Spicy Hue 6342 is a red paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #994B35, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Terra Orange from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #994B35 · 6342
Spicy Hue
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spicy Hue Technical Profile
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Spicy Hue in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spicy Hue in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSpicy Hue
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTerra Orange
Terra Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Truffle Trouble
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cinnamon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark Marmalade
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Burled Redwood
PPG
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Kalahari Sunset
Behr
Very similar
Copper Brown
RAL
Very similar
Arabian Red
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Autumn Russet
Valspar
Very similar
Autumn Ridge
Kilz
Very similar
Bamboozle
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spicy Hue
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spicy Hue
#994B35
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5915C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spicy Hue
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spicy Hue 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Spicy Hue.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spicy Hue — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spicy Hue have?
Spicy Hue by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spicy Hue in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spicy Hue from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spicy Hue are Terra Orange by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Truffle Trouble by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cinnamon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spicy Hue'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 Spicy Hue?
Spicy Hue has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spicy Hue's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.