Powdered Allspice reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 44 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #C9AB9A · ICC-97
Powdered Allspice
44%LRV Value
Powdered Allspice Technical Profile
What color is Behr Powdered Allspice (ICC-97)? It's a medium warm orange — hex #C9AB9A, LRV 44. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Powdered Allspice is Dutch Boy Goose Island — a near-identical match on the wall, with Sherwin-Williams Pinky Beige and Valspar Desert Travels also close. Its LRV of 44 gives Powdered Allspice depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Nearly identical
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Desert Travels
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Colors That Work With Powdered Allspice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Powdered Allspice
#C9AB9A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Powdered Allspice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Powdered Allspice 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 Powdered Allspice.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Powdered Allspice — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Powdered Allspice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Powdered Allspice are Goose Island by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pinky Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Desert Travels by Valspar (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Powdered Allspice's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Powdered Allspice?
Powdered Allspice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Powdered Allspice depends on the room. Here's how to choose.