Spiced Red QE-14 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #874A3E, estimated LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Boston Brick from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #874A3E · QE-14
Spiced Red
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spiced Red Technical Profile
HEX Code#874A3E
RGB135, 74, 62
Estimated LRV10.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Spiced Red
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Boston Brick
Benjamin Moore
#874C41
Close digital match
Spice of Life
Dunn-Edwards
#86493F
Close digital match
Savanna
Vista Paint
#854B41
Close digital match
Red Clay
PPG
#89483E
Close digital match
Savanna
Hirshfield's
#874C44
Close digital match
Decadent Red
Valspar
#904C44
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Sherwin-Williams
#8F4438
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Kilz
#843D34
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#8D422F
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Farrow & Ball
#805348
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#8C4D35
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#8E402A
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Colors That Work With Spiced Red
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spiced Red
#874A3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#988560
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spiced Red
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spiced Red 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
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Spiced Red — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spiced Red have?
Spiced Red by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spiced Red from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spiced Red are Boston Brick by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Spice of Life by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Savanna by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Spiced Red'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 Spiced Red?
Spiced Red has a estimated lightness value of 10.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spiced Red's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.