Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Indian Spice |
| SKU | M300-6 |
| Hex | #A78724 |
| RGB | 167, 135, 36 |
| HSL | 45°, 65%, 40% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Indian Spice
Indian Spice sits in the mid-range at LRV 26, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Indian Spice is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Indian 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 #A78724 in HSL space. Pair Indian 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 Indian Spice Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Indian 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 M300-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Indian Spice
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Indian Spice. The nearest is Offbeat Green (SW 6706) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Offbeat Green swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Indian Spice
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Indian Spice. The nearest is Willow Green (2150-10) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Willow Green swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Indian Spice
Valspar's nearest match is Scottish Moss (8002-25G), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Indian Spice without repainting risk. See the full Scottish Moss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Indian Spice
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Indian Spice. The nearest is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Indian Spice
At Glidden, the closest color to Indian Spice is Autumn Festival (PPG1109-7) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Festival swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Indian Spice
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mossy Agate (120-7DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Indian Spice without repainting risk. See the full Mossy Agate swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Indian Spice
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Indian Spice. The nearest is Aloe & Green Tea (HGSW 1231) at ΔE 4.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aloe & Green Tea swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Indian Spice
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Indian Spice is Sullen Gold (DE5454) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sullen Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Indian Spice
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Indian Spice. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 4.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Indian Spice
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Indian Spice. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Indian Spice
Kompozit has no exact twin of Indian Spice. The nearest is Saffron Valley (0872) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saffron Valley swatch →