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Spicy Hue

12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Spicy Hue Technical Profile

HEX Code#994B35
RGB153, 75, 53
LRV12.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandSherwin-Williams

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Dark Marmalade

Complement

Prophetic Sea

Spicy Hue Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Taupe of the Morning

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gladiola

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Silver Peony

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laudable Lime

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Quartz White

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

This Color

Pop

Major Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Brick Paver

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Chinese Red

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Antique Red

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More red colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Antique Red

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Begonia

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Wild Horse

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Party Pink

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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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