Summer Spice 16-02 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C79C7C, estimated 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.
PPG · #C79C7C · 16-02
Summer Spice
37%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Summer Spice Technical Profile
HEX Code#C79C7C
RGB199, 156, 124
Estimated LRV37.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Summer Spice
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Summer Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Summer Spice are Copper Moon by Behr (a close digital match), Cinnaswirl by Kilz (a close digital match), New Haven Clay by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Summer Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.