Spicewood Brown 50YR 13/139 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7A5E54, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is November Foliage from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7A5E54 · 50YR 13/139
Spicewood Brown
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spicewood Brown Technical Profile
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Spicewood Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spicewood Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSpicewood Brown
Nearly identical
ValsparNovember Foliage
November Foliage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Secret Journal
Behr
Nearly identical
Amazon Mist
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Amazon Mist
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hot Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wynwood
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Wild West
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mocha Madness
Kilz
Very similar
Gridlock
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spicewood Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spicewood Brown
#7A5E54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A8E67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spicewood Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spicewood 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Spicewood 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.
Spicewood Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spicewood Brown have?
Spicewood Brown by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Spicewood Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spicewood Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spicewood Brown are November Foliage by Valspar (a near-identical match), Secret Journal by Behr (a near-identical match), Amazon Mist by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spicewood 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 Spicewood Brown?
Spicewood Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spicewood Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.