Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Mulling Spice |
| SKU | 280D-6 |
| Hex | #C17B3D |
| RGB | 193, 123, 61 |
| HSL | 28°, 52%, 50% |
| LRV | 26 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Mulling Spice
Mulling 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 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.
Mulling 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 by brand
13 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Mulling 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 #C17B3D in HSL space. Pair Mulling 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 Mulling Spice Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mulling 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 280D-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mulling Spice
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mulling Spice. The nearest is Cut the Mustard (SW 6384) at ΔE 4.15 — 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 Cut the Mustard swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Mulling Spice
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Mulling Spice is Golden Dunes (2157-10). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Golden Dunes and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Dunes swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mulling Spice
At Valspar, the closest color to Mulling Spice is Amber Sienna (3003-5A) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.1 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amber Sienna swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mulling Spice
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Mulling Spice is Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginger Beer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mulling Spice
At Glidden, the closest color to Mulling Spice is Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ginger Beer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mulling Spice
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Mulling Spice is Sparrow's Beak (213-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sparrow's Beak swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mulling Spice
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Mulling Spice. The nearest is French Mustard (HGSW 2141) at ΔE 4.15 — 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 French Mustard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mulling Spice
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sedona at Sunset (DE5272), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mulling Spice without repainting risk. See the full Sedona at Sunset swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mulling Spice
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mulling Spice is Beeswax Candle (0991) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mulling Spice
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Beeswax Candle (0991), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mulling Spice without repainting risk. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mulling Spice
C2 Paint's nearest match is Chutney (C2-588), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mulling Spice without repainting risk. See the full Chutney swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Mulling Spice
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Mulling Spice. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 26). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mulling Spice
Kompozit's nearest match is Beeswax Candle (0991), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 26) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Mulling Spice without repainting risk. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →