Mighty Spicy 90YR 45/427 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #ECA96E, LRV 47 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange Appeal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECA96E · 90YR 45/427
Mighty Spicy
47%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mighty Spicy Technical Profile
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Mighty Spicy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mighty Spicy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGMighty Spicy
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOrange Appeal
Orange Appeal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sundae
Valspar
Nearly identical
Taste of Summer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Squash Bisque
Behr
Nearly identical
Taste of Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tasty Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Beeswax
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tangerine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Desert Vista
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mighty Spicy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mighty Spicy
#ECA96E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8C56A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mighty Spicy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mighty Spicy 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Mighty Spicy.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mighty Spicy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mighty Spicy have?
Mighty Spicy by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mighty Spicy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mighty Spicy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mighty Spicy are Orange Appeal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Butterscotch Sundae by Valspar (a near-identical match), Brioche by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mighty Spicy'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 Mighty Spicy?
Mighty Spicy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Mighty Spicy's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.