Ref. #6A3A28 · MP6645
Spiced Brown
6%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spiced Brown Technical Profile
What color is Spiced Brown? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #6A3A28. Colors similar to Spiced Brown include RAL Signal Brown, Benjamin Moore Charlton Brown, Behr Florence Brown. Spiced Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Spiced Brown creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Spiced Brown pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Spiced Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Signal Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Charlton Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Florence Brown
Behr
Very similar
Monterey Chestnut
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rugged Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Visible difference
Monterey Chestnut
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Bird House Brown
PPG
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spiced Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spiced Brown
#6A3A28
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D7148
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spiced Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spiced 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Spiced Brown.
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 Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spiced Brown have?
Spiced Brown by MPC has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Spiced Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Signal Brown by RAL (#6C3B2A), Charlton Brown by Benjamin Moore (#6A3E2E), Florence Brown by Behr (#74412D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Spiced Brown?
Spiced Brown has an LRV of 6.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spiced Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.