Spicewood Brown 50YR 13/139 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #7A5E54, estimated 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.
PPG · #7A5E54 · 50YR 13/139
Spicewood Brown
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spicewood Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#7A5E54
RGB122, 94, 84
Estimated LRV12.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Spicewood Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
November Foliage
Valspar
#7B5C51
Close digital match
Secret Journal
Behr
#7D6159
Close digital match
Amazon Mist
Hirshfield's
#7F6054
Close digital match
Amazon Mist
Vista Paint
#7D5E51
Close digital match
Hot Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams
#806257
Close digital match
Wynwood
Benjamin Moore
#7D5C4F
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Wild West
Dunn-Edwards
#7E5C52
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Mocha Madness
Kilz
#7F6050
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#78635E
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RAL
#755C48
Visible digital difference
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#805348
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Wood .05
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#6F595D
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Colors That Work With Spicewood Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Spicewood Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spicewood Brown are November Foliage by Valspar (a close digital match), Secret Journal by Behr (a close digital match), Amazon Mist by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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