Tandoori Spice PMD-81 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AF746B, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Texas Rose from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF746B · PMD-81
Tandoori Spice
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tandoori Spice Technical Profile
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Tandoori Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tandoori Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTandoori Spice
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTexas Rose
Texas Rose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pajarito Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Earth Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Summer's Eve
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Summer’s Eve
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rojo Dust
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Saddle Stitch
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spanish Sherry
Kilz
Very similar
Brick Fence
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tandoori Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tandoori Spice
#AF746B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD9E85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tandoori Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tandoori 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 Tandoori Spice.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tandoori Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tandoori Spice have?
Tandoori Spice 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 Tandoori Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tandoori Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tandoori Spice are Texas Rose by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Pajarito Red by Valspar (a near-identical match), Earth Rose by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tandoori 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 Tandoori Spice?
Tandoori Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.7, 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 Tandoori Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.