Spiced Cocoa LM250 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #9E867A, LRV 26 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rowhouse Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E867A · LM250
Spiced Cocoa
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spiced Cocoa Technical Profile
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Spiced Cocoa in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spiced Cocoa in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzSpiced Cocoa
Nearly identical
PPGRowhouse Brown
Rowhouse Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Cobblestone Path
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Navajo Horizon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cougar Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Flower Wood
Behr
Nearly identical
Bush Buck
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Velvety Chestnut
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bush Buck
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Plummet Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spiced Cocoa
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spiced Cocoa
#9E867A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spiced Cocoa
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spiced Cocoa 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 Spiced Cocoa.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spiced Cocoa — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spiced Cocoa have?
Spiced Cocoa by Kilz has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spiced Cocoa in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spiced Cocoa from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spiced Cocoa are Rowhouse Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Cobblestone Path by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Navajo Horizon by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spiced Cocoa'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 Spiced Cocoa?
Spiced Cocoa has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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