Pepper Spice 250F-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #81664C, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sedona Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #81664C · 250F-6
Pepper Spice
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pepper Spice Technical Profile
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Pepper Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pepper Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPepper Spice
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSedona Brown
Sedona Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tea Chest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Old Boot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Muddy Mississippi
Valspar
Nearly identical
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fall in Season
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fig Branches
PPG
Very similar
Dig It
Vista Paint
Very similar
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pepper Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pepper Spice
#81664C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#999967
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pepper Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pepper Spice Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Pepper Spice.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pepper Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pepper Spice have?
Pepper Spice by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pepper Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pepper Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pepper Spice are Sedona Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Plymouth Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tea Chest by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pepper Spice's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pepper Spice?
Pepper Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pepper Spice's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.