24 Karat M280-7 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AB7F46, estimated LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bungalow Gold from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AB7F46 · M280-7
24 Karat
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
24 Karat Technical Profile
HEX Code#AB7F46
RGB171, 127, 70
Estimated LRV24.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Bungalow Gold
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#AD8047
Nearly identical
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#AE8245
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Golden Meadow
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#AF7F47
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#AD8451
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Colors That Work With 24 Karat
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
24 Karat
#AB7F46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD77
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for 24 Karat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
24 Karat Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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24 Karat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does 24 Karat have?
24 Karat by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match 24 Karat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to 24 Karat are Bungalow Gold by Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical in our digital data), Unforgettably Gold by Hirshfield's (nearly identical in our digital data), Golden Meadow by Benjamin Moore (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting 24 Karat's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of 24 Karat?
24 Karat has a estimated lightness value of 24.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why 24 Karat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.