Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Eastern Spice |
| SKU | PMD-97 |
| Hex | #DBA87F |
| RGB | 219, 168, 127 |
| HSL | 27°, 56%, 68% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Eastern Spice
Eastern Spice sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Eastern Spice is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
C2 Paint
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Dutch Boy
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Clare
Backdrop
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Eastern Spice within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #DBA87F in HSL space. Pair Eastern Spice with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Eastern Spice Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Eastern Spice from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PMD-97 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
C2 Paint Equivalent of Eastern Spice
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Eastern Spice is Sweet Potato (C2-559). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Sweet Potato and you'll get the same color. See the full Sweet Potato swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Eastern Spice
Valspar's nearest match is New Mexico Mesa (T515), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43.3 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Eastern Spice without repainting risk. See the full New Mexico Mesa swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Eastern Spice
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Casabella (102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Eastern Spice without repainting risk. See the full Casabella swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Eastern Spice
Kompozit's nearest match is Sweet Sue (1003), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Eastern Spice without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Eastern Spice
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Eastern Spice is Windswept Canyon (SW 9010) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windswept Canyon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Eastern Spice
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Eastern Spice is Sweet Sue (1003) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Sue swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Eastern Spice
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Eastern Spice is Fowler Pink (NO. 39) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fowler Pink swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Eastern Spice
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Eastern Spice is Western Sunrise (DET469) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Western Sunrise swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Eastern Spice
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Eastern Spice is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clay Fire swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Eastern Spice
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Eastern Spice is Wholesome Peach (309-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wholesome Peach swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Eastern Spice
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Eastern Spice — the nearest deck color, Cottage Feel (JG-40), is clearly different (ΔE 7.58). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-97 instead. See the full Cottage Feel swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Eastern Spice
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Eastern Spice — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 10.7). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-97 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Eastern Spice
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Eastern Spice — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 11.84). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PMD-97 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →