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Dunn-Edwards Spice of Life
DET439 · #86493F · LRV ~10.2
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Boston Brick (~97% proximity)Spice of Life (DET439) is a deep brown from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.2 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Boston Brick (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Spice of Life in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.2 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DET439
HEX
#86493F
RGB
134, 73, 63
HSL
8°, 36%, 39%
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Spice of Life FAQ
What is the LRV of Spice of Life?
Spice of Life has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Spice of Life in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Boston Brick (2092-30), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Red Clay (PPG16-32), ~96% proximity; Behr: Deco Red (S140-7), ~94% proximity; PPG: Baked Bean (PPG1066-7), ~93% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Red Barn (SW 7591), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Red Barn (HGSW7591), ~92% proximity; Valspar: Red Henna (1008-7A), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Eating Room Red (No. 43), ~86% 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 Spice of Life?
The HEX code of Spice of Life (DET439) is #86493F, RGB 134, 73, 63. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.