Portsmouth Spice H0013 is a red paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #A65849, LRV 16 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Volcanic from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A65849 · H0013
Portsmouth Spice
16%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Portsmouth Spice Technical Profile
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Portsmouth Spice in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Portsmouth Spice in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintPortsmouth Spice
Nearly identical
BehrVolcanic
Volcanic
Behr
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Portsmouth Spice
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rare Sienna
Valspar
Nearly identical
Iron Ore Red
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Picture Gallery Red
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Stick
PPG
Nearly identical
Autumn Ridge
Kilz
Nearly identical
Foxy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Coral Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Pink
RAL
Very similar
Petal .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Portsmouth Spice
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Portsmouth Spice
#A65849
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AB9977
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Portsmouth Spice
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Portsmouth 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Portsmouth Spice.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Portsmouth Spice — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Portsmouth Spice have?
Portsmouth Spice by Vista Paint 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 Portsmouth Spice in your own space before committing.
What colors match Portsmouth Spice from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Portsmouth Spice are Volcanic by Behr (a near-identical match), Santa Fe Sunset by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Portsmouth Spice by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth Spice?
Portsmouth Spice has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.6, 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 Portsmouth Spice's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.