Spice Brown TB-30 is a gray paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #372F2E, LRV 3 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bucktrout Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #372F2E · TB-30
Spice Brown
3%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spice Brown Technical Profile
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Spice Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spice Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSpice Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBucktrout Brown
Bucktrout Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bitter Chocolate
Behr
Very similar
Umbra Grey
RAL
Very similar
Black Bean
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Noblesse Oblige
Valspar
Very similar
Dark Chocolate
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Evening Empress
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bistre Pigment
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Evermore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Onyx Black
PPG
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spice Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spice Brown
#372F2E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5B4F3D
Trim & Molding
Pure 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
Similar Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Spice Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spice Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spice Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spice Brown are Bucktrout Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Espresso by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bitter Chocolate by Behr (a very close match) — 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 3.0, 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 Spice Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.