Ref. #D2AD80 · UL160-4
Spiced Cashews
45%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spiced Cashews Technical Profile
What color is Spiced Cashews? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D2AD80. Colors similar to Spiced Cashews include Vista Paint Caramel Cloud, Hirshfield's Caramel Cloud, Sherwin-Williams Restrained Gold. Spiced Cashews has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 45 gives Spiced Cashews 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. 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.
Colors Similar to Spiced Cashews
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Caramel Cloud
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Caramel Cloud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Restrained Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Creamy Custard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Castell Harlech
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cracker Bitz
PPG
Nearly identical
Warm Butterscotch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Compass
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spiced Cashews
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spiced Cashews
#D2AD80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spiced Cashews
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spiced Cashews 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 Spiced Cashews.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spiced Cashews — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spiced Cashews have?
Spiced Cashews by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Spiced Cashews from other brands?
The closest matches are Caramel Cloud by Vista Paint (#D2AF83), Caramel Cloud by Hirshfield's (#D4AF85), Restrained Gold by Sherwin-Williams (#D2B084). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spiced Cashews?
Spiced Cashews has an LRV of 45.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spiced Cashews's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.