Sherwin-Williams • 6342

Spicy Hue

Name: Sherwin-Williams Spicy Hue 6342
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Spicy Hue remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. We've gathered 7 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#994B35

LRV

12.06

Light Reflectance Value

12.06

dark

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Spicy Hue's Color Strip

Spicy Hue is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 124 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.

C1Spun Sugar C2Warming Peach C3Persimmon C4Subdued Sienna C5Baked Clay C6Red Cent C7Spicy Hue

Spicy Hue in Real Rooms

Spicy Hue has a low LRV of 12.06 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a misc, front door and house.

4 Misc Photos

Note how Spicy Hue is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Spicy Hue Accent Wall

@carmeonhamilton

Sw Spicy Hue Painted Furniture

@jimgoetzcustom

Paint

@interiorsbyjaimee

Sw Spicy Hue Wall Paint

@ethanallenorlandpark

1 Front Door Photo

There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Spicy Hue. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.

Spicy Hue Front Door

@mauverly

2 House Photos

On the exterior, Spicy Hue holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.