Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Pinch of Spice |
| SKU | 1449 |
| Hex | #765F61 |
| RGB | 118, 95, 97 |
| HSL | 355°, 11%, 42% |
| LRV | 15 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Pinch of Spice
With an LRV of 15, Pinch of Spice is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Pinch of Spice works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
8 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Pinch of Spice within Benjamin Moore'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 #765F61 in HSL space. Pair Pinch of 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.
Benjamin Moore Pinch of Spice Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pinch of 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 Benjamin Moore 1449 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pinch of Spice
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pinch of Spice. The nearest is Bateau Brown (SW 6033) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bateau Brown swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Pinch of Spice
Behr has no exact twin of Pinch of Spice. The nearest is French Truffle (N150-5) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Truffle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pinch of Spice
Valspar has no exact twin of Pinch of Spice. The nearest is Marron (1004-9B) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13.4 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Marron swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pinch of Spice
Glidden has no exact twin of Pinch of Spice. The nearest is Black Frosted Plum (50RR 14/045) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 14 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Black Frosted Plum swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pinch of Spice
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Pinch of Spice is Mystique Maroon (402-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 15) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystique Maroon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pinch of Spice
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Pinch of Spice. The nearest is Kings Island Brown (HGSW 3022) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Kings Island Brown swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pinch of Spice
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Pinch of Spice. The nearest is Raisin in the Sun (DE6034) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 13 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Raisin in the Sun swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pinch of Spice
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Pinch of Spice. The nearest is Rich Loam (BD21) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 12 vs 15). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rich Loam swatch →