Spicy Hue
SW 6342 · Sherwin-Williams
RedView Spicy Hue SW 6342 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#994B35
LRV
12
Family
Red
SW 6342
Color profile
Light value
12 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Red Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 12, Spicy Hue is a dark orange that absorbs most light. Spicy Hue carries a warm undertone. It sits between orange and red. Sherwin-Williams files Spicy Hue under Orange.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 12 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Spicy HueThis colorSpicy HueSherwin-Williams · SW 6342
CoordinatingWarming PeachSherwin-Williams · SW 6338CoordinatingCadetSherwin-Williams · SW 9143CoordinatingNearly PeachSherwin-Williams · SW 6336Similar colors
Tap any color to compareSpicy Hue vs Sierra Redwood
12LRV12
#994B35Hex#924E3C
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Spicy Hue vs Brick Paver
12LRV10
#994B35Hex#93402F
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Spicy Hue vs Cajun Red
12LRV10
#994B35Hex#8D422F
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Spicy Hue vs Rookwood Terra Cotta
12LRV14
#994B35Hex#975840
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Spicy Hue vs Flower Pot
12LRV10
#994B35Hex#8F4438
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Spicy Hue vs Chinese Red
12LRV11
#994B35Hex#9E3E33
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Spicy Hue vs Pennywise
12LRV15
#994B35Hex#A2583A
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Spicy Hue vs Jalapeño
12LRV16
#994B35Hex#B1533C
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareSpicy Hue vs Cinnamon
12LRV13
#994B35Hex#984F3B
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cinnamon is very close match · cooler compared with Spicy Hue.
Spicy Hue vs Tropical Nut
12LRV13
#994B35Hex#98503D
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Tropical Nut is very close match · cooler compared with Spicy Hue.
Spicy Hue vs Rich Chestnut
12LRV12
#994B35Hex#9B4837
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rich Chestnut is very close match · leans redder compared with Spicy Hue.
Spicy Hue vs Burled Redwood
12LRV10
#994B35Hex#8F4C3A
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Burled Redwood is close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Spicy Hue.
Spicy Hue vs New Brick
12LRV12
#994B35Hex#934C3D
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
New Brick is close match · cooler compared with Spicy Hue.
Spicy Hue vs Ancient Copper
12LRV14
#994B35Hex#9F543E
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Ancient Copper is close match · 2 points lighter · leans greener compared with Spicy Hue.
Spicy Hue vs Rambutan
12LRV11
#994B35Hex#964231
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rambutan is close match · 1 points darker · leans redder compared with Spicy Hue.
Spicy Hue vs Kalahari Sunset
12LRV14
#994B35Hex#9F5440
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Kalahari Sunset is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Spicy Hue.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorSpicy Hue, answered
What is the LRV of Spicy Hue?
Spicy Hue (SW 6342) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 12, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Spicy Hue a warm or cool color?
Spicy Hue has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
Can Spicy Hue be used outside?
Yes, Spicy Hue is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Spicy Hue from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Spicy Hue is Cinnamon (2174-20) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6342
See Spicy Hue on your own home.
Set up a free account, upload one photo, and see exactly how Spicy Hue looks on your walls.
Free to start. No credit card.