Tandoor Spice 205-5DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BC645E, LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caribbean Coral from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC645E · 205-5DB
Tandoor Spice
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tandoor Spice Technical Profile
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Tandoor Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tandoor Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyTandoor Spice
Nearly identical
BehrCaribbean Coral
Caribbean Coral
Behr
Nearly identical
Antique Brick Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Angelic Choir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lord Baltimore
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crimson
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Henna Shade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Redwood City
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Island Salsa
Valspar
Very similar
Sedona Mountains
Kilz
Very similar
Antique Pink
RAL
Visible difference
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tandoor Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tandoor Spice
#BC645E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B29C80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tandoor Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tandoor 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Tandoor 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.
Tandoor Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tandoor Spice have?
Tandoor Spice by Dutch Boy 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 Tandoor Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tandoor Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tandoor Spice are Caribbean Coral by Behr (a near-identical match), Antique Brick Red by PPG (a near-identical match), Tapestry Red by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tandoor 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 Tandoor Spice?
Tandoor Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tandoor Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.