Spice Brown TB-30 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #4A423F, estimated LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Western Charcoal from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #4A423F · TB-30
Spice Brown
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Spice Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#4A423F
RGB74, 66, 63
Estimated LRV5.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandKilz
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy → Matching a different color? Start a new paint color match.
Western Charcoal
PPG
#49413F
Nearly identical
Sweet Molasses
Behr
#4C423F
Nearly identical
Evermore
Hirshfield's
#463E3B
Nearly identical
Tucker Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
#4B413F
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Double Fudge
Dunn-Edwards
#4A4140
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Orchid Black
Dutch Boy
#504844
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Clove
Sherwin-Williams
#453E39
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Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
#4D4746
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Safari Brown
Valspar
#443F3E
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Chocolate
Vista Paint
#4E413C
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Grey Brown
RAL
#403A3A
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#53453C
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Colors That Work With Spice Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spice Brown
#4A423F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#71684B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spice Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spice Brown 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 Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spice Brown have?
Spice Brown by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spice Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spice Brown are Western Charcoal by PPG (nearly identical in our digital data), Phantom Mist by PPG (nearly identical in our digital data), Sweet Molasses by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting Spice Brown'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 Brown?
Spice Brown has a estimated lightness value of 5.7, 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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