Spicy Hue
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
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.
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 neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. 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.
Feature wall in Spicy Hue adds bold warmth to the room's neutral palette.
@carmeonhamilton
Painted furniture in Spicy Hue brings vibrant character to the living area.
@jimgoetzcustom
Wall treatment in Spicy Hue transforms the space with saturated color depth.
@interiorsbyjaimee
Walls painted Spicy Hue create an energetic backdrop for contemporary furnishings.
@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.
Front door in Spicy Hue makes an eye-catching statement at the entrance.
@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.
Exterior siding in Spicy Hue gives the house unmistakable curb appeal.
@baldeaglepainting
Home facade in Spicy Hue stands out boldly against surrounding landscaping.
@baldeaglepainting
Coordinating Colors
Nearly Peach reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 12), opening up a space where Spicy Hue encloses it.
Warming Peach reflects far more light (LRV 54 vs 12), opening up a space where Spicy Hue encloses it.
Trim Color
Nearly Peach reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 12), opening up a space where Spicy Hue encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 14 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 12 and 11, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 3-point LRV gap (12 vs 9) makes Spicy Hue the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 53 vs 12, Niebla Azul is decisively the brighter choice.
Silver Lake reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 12), opening up a space where Spicy Hue encloses it.
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 12), opening up a space where Spicy Hue encloses it.
At LRV 29 vs 12, Morning at Sea is decisively the brighter choice.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Spicy Hue the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Baked Clay reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 12), opening up a space where Spicy Hue encloses it.
At LRV 27 vs 12, Chrysanthemum is decisively the brighter choice.
Darker Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (12 vs 7) makes Spicy Hue the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Spicy Hue the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (12 vs 6) makes Spicy Hue the marginally brighter of the two.