Behr Cardamom Spice
PPU5-17 · #837165 · LRV ~17.6
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Beachcomber (~97% proximity)Cardamom Spice (PPU5-17) is a dark brown from Behr with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Beachcomber (~97% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
17.6 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Peach · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPU5-17
HEX
#837165
RGB
131, 113, 101
HSL
24°, 13%, 45%
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Cardamom Spice FAQ
What undertone does Cardamom Spice have?
Cardamom Spice is a dark brown with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Cardamom Spice?
Cardamom Spice has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Cardamom Spice in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Beachcomber (993), ~97% proximity; PPG: Wicker Basket (PPG1020-6), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Wicker Basket (PPG1020-6), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (SW 7514), ~96% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (HGSW7514), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Rugged Individual (DEBN32), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Safari Beige (6006-2B), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Cardamom Spice?
The HEX code of Cardamom Spice (PPU5-17) is #837165, RGB 131, 113, 101. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.