Summer Spice 16-02 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C79C7C, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Copper Moon from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C79C7C · 16-02
Summer Spice
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summer Spice Technical Profile
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Summer Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Summer Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSummer Spice
Nearly identical
BehrCopper Moon
Copper Moon
Behr
Nearly identical
Cinnaswirl
Kilz
Nearly identical
New Haven Clay
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mountain Hideaway
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Warm Hearth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wickerwork
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Earthy Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blonde Shell
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Summer Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Summer Spice
#C79C7C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2AE80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Summer Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Summer Spice 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 Summer Spice.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Summer Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Summer Spice have?
Summer Spice 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 Summer Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Summer Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Spice are Copper Moon by Behr (a near-identical match), Cinnaswirl by Kilz (a near-identical match), New Haven Clay by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Summer Spice'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 Summer Spice?
Summer Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.4, 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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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 Summer Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.