Spiced Apple Cider 1201 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C27A6B, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Indian Summer Orange from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C27A6B · 1201
Spiced Apple Cider
26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Spiced Apple Cider in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spiced Apple Cider in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSpiced Apple Cider
Nearly identical
PPGIndian Summer Orange
Indian Summer Orange
PPG
Nearly identical
First Lady
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
November
Behr
Nearly identical
Coral Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Prairie Island
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brickwork
Kilz
Nearly identical
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rhapsody
Valspar
Nearly identical
Relaxed Terra
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rouge
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spiced Apple Cider
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spiced Apple Cider
#C27A6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2A280
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spiced Apple Cider
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spiced Apple Cider 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 Apple Cider — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spiced Apple Cider have?
Spiced Apple Cider by Benjamin Moore 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 Spiced Apple Cider in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spiced Apple Cider from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spiced Apple Cider are Indian Summer Orange by PPG (a near-identical match), First Lady by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), November by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spiced Apple Cider'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 Apple Cider?
Spiced Apple Cider has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.4, 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.
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Why Spiced Apple Cider's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.