Spicy Cayenne ICC-106 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9B5B4F, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Nut from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9B5B4F · ICC-106
Spicy Cayenne
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spicy Cayenne Technical Profile
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Spicy Cayenne in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spicy Cayenne in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSpicy Cayenne
Nearly identical
ValsparTropical Nut
Tropical Nut
Valspar
Nearly identical
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Brickyard Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Russet Leather
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bold Brick
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Southwest Spirit
Vista Paint
Very similar
Fire Weed
PPG
Very similar
Autumn Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Daphne Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cogswell Cedar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spicy Cayenne
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spicy Cayenne
#9B5B4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A59678
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spicy Cayenne
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spicy Cayenne 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 Spicy Cayenne.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spicy Cayenne — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spicy Cayenne have?
Spicy Cayenne by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spicy Cayenne in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spicy Cayenne from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spicy Cayenne are Tropical Nut by Valspar (a near-identical match), Picture Gallery Red by Farrow & Ball (a near-identical match), Brickyard Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spicy Cayenne'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 Spicy Cayenne?
Spicy Cayenne has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.0, 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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Related Reading
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 Spicy Cayenne's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.