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Behr Cardamom Spice

PPU5-17 · #837165 · LRV 17.6

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Beachcomber is a 97% match

Cardamom Spice (PPU5-17) is a dark brown from Behr with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 17.6 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Beachcomber (97% match).

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LRV

17.6 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPU5-17

HEX

#837165

RGB

131, 113, 101

HSL

24°, 13%, 45%

Family

Browns

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Cardamom Spice FAQ

What undertone does Cardamom Spice have?

Cardamom Spice is a dark brown with a moderate peach undertone. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Cardamom Spice in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Beachcomber (993), 97%; PPG: Wicker Basket (PPG1020-6), 96%; Glidden: Wicker Basket (PPG1020-6), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (SW 7514), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (HGSW7514), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Rugged Individual (DEBN32), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 95%; Valspar: Safari Beige (6006-2B), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.