Spice Cake DE5251 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #B87243, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tigereye from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B87243 · DE5251
Spice Cake
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spice Cake Technical Profile
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Spice Cake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spice Cake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsSpice Cake
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTigereye
Tigereye
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Warmed Copper
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peruvian
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Orange Ballad
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ginger Root
PPG
Very similar
Orange Ballad
Vista Paint
Very similar
Marmalade Glaze
Behr
Very similar
Glazed Carrot
Kilz
Very similar
Orange Glaze
Valspar
Very similar
Create .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spice Cake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spice Cake
#B87243
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4AE7A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spice Cake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spice Cake 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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Spice Cake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spice Cake have?
Spice Cake by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spice Cake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spice Cake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spice Cake are Tigereye by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Warmed Copper by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Peruvian by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spice Cake'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 Spice Cake?
Spice Cake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.6, 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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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 Spice Cake's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.