Spicy Salsa 207-5DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C25D39, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pearl Orange from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C25D39 · 207-5DB
Spicy Salsa
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spicy Salsa Technical Profile
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Spicy Salsa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spicy Salsa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySpicy Salsa
Nearly identical
RALPearl Orange
Pearl Orange
RAL
Nearly identical
Jack O Lantern
Behr
Nearly identical
Tabasco
PPG
Nearly identical
Robust Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Racing Orange
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Spicy Tomato
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dark Palomino
Valspar
Very similar
Charlotte's Locks
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sunbaked Earth
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pretty Parasol
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Scorching Hot
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spicy Salsa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spicy Salsa
#C25D39
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9A975
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spicy Salsa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spicy Salsa 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Spicy Salsa.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spicy Salsa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spicy Salsa have?
Spicy Salsa by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spicy Salsa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spicy Salsa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spicy Salsa are Pearl Orange by RAL (a near-identical match), Jack O Lantern by Behr (a near-identical match), Tabasco by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spicy Salsa'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 Salsa?
Spicy Salsa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.6, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spicy Salsa's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.