Warm Spice Brown 00YY 12/279 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #815F3C, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Root from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #815F3C · 00YY 12/279
Warm Spice Brown
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Warm Spice Brown Technical Profile
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Warm Spice Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warm Spice Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGWarm Spice Brown
Nearly identical
KilzAncient Root
Ancient Root
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tawny Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Graham Crust
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Village Lane
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fall in Season
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Spice Bazaar
Behr
Nearly identical
Autumn Bronze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jute Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Rodeo
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warm Spice Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Spice Brown
#815F3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#92925E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Spice Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Spice 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 Warm Spice 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.
Warm Spice Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Spice Brown have?
Warm Spice 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 Warm Spice Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warm Spice Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Spice Brown are Ancient Root by Kilz (a near-identical match), Tawny Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Graham Crust by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warm Spice 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 Warm Spice Brown?
Warm Spice Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Warm Spice Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.