Spicy Twist LB280-02 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #AD6A53, estimated LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cavern Clay from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #AD6A53 · LB280-02
Spicy Twist
20%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spicy Twist Technical Profile
HEX Code#AD6A53
RGB173, 106, 83
Estimated LRV19.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandKilz
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Compare alternatives to Spicy Twist
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Cavern Clay
Sherwin-Williams
#AC6B53
Close digital match
Audubon Russet
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#AF6C56
Close digital match
Bear Claw
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#AB6A50
Close digital match
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#A5654E
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Colors That Work With Spicy Twist
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spicy Twist
#AD6A53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA483
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spicy Twist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spicy Twist 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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Spicy Twist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spicy Twist have?
Spicy Twist by Kilz has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Spicy Twist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spicy Twist are Cavern Clay by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Audubon Russet by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Bear Claw by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Spicy Twist'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 Twist?
Spicy Twist has a estimated lightness value of 19.8, 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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Why Spicy Twist's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.