
Sweet Spiceberry
Sweet Spiceberry is a genuinely dark paint color from PPG. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 10 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#7b453e
LRV
8.00
Sweet Spiceberry's Color Strip
Sweet Spiceberry is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip PPG1059 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Sweet Spiceberry in Real Rooms
Sweet Spiceberry has a low LRV of 8 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Sweet Spiceberry in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.

Sweet Spiceberry — traditional bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
Sweet Spiceberry in the dining room sets a tone of warmth and occasion. Whether used on all four walls or as a single statement wall behind a sideboard, it creates the kind of atmosphere that makes every dinner feel like a special event.

Sweet Spiceberry paint in a mid century dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
Sweet Spiceberry creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.

A art deco bedroom painted in Sweet Spiceberry
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1 House Photo
Sweet Spiceberry on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

Sweet Spiceberry color — mediterranean house inspiration
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1 Front Door Photo
Choosing Sweet Spiceberry for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

bold front door featuring Sweet Spiceberry by PPG
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1 Home Office Photo
To create a "library" feel in your home office, use Sweet Spiceberry on both the walls and the built-in shelving. This monochromatic approach creates a sophisticated, academic atmosphere that makes the room feel like a true destination for thought.

PPG Sweet Spiceberry in a moody home office
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1 Mudroom Photo
Sweet Spiceberry is the perfect partner for durable flooring like slate, brick, or terracotta. It picks up the earthy tones in these materials, creating a mudroom that feels cohesive, rugged, and ready for whatever the weather brings in.

Sweet Spiceberry paint in a tiny mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Sweet Spiceberry can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.

Sweet Spiceberry — bold kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Sweet Spiceberry for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.

A traditional living room painted in Sweet Spiceberry
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1 Patio Photo
In sun-drenched climates, Sweet Spiceberry is a practical choice that helps reduce the glare from the patio floor. It absorbs the harsh light, making the outdoor space more comfortable for the eyes during the peak hours of the day.

wabi-sabi patio featuring Sweet Spiceberry by PPG
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Coordinating Colors


At LRV 47 vs 8, Happy Trails is decisively the brighter choice.


At LRV 57 vs 8, Ostrich Feather is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color


At LRV 81 vs 8, Lotus Petal is decisively the brighter choice.



Delicate White reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 8), opening up a space where Sweet Spiceberry encloses it.

