Spice of Life DET439 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #86493F, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Savanna from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #86493F · DET439
Spice of Life
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spice of Life Technical Profile
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Spice of Life in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spice of Life 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 of Life
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSavanna
Savanna
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Red Clay
PPG
Nearly identical
Spiced Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Boston Brick
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Savanna
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Decadent Red
Valspar
Very similar
Red Barn
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Raw Clay
Kilz
Very similar
Strattford
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Copper Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spice of Life
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spice of Life
#86493F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#978461
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spice of Life
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spice of Life 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Spice of Life.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spice of Life — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spice of Life have?
Spice of Life by Dunn-Edwards 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 Spice of Life in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spice of Life from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spice of Life are Savanna by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Red Clay by PPG (a near-identical match), Spiced Red by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spice of Life'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 of Life?
Spice of Life has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.2, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spice of Life's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.