Aging Barrel PPU5-2 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6A5B4E, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dixon Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #6A5B4E · PPU5-2
Aging Barrel
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Aging Barrel Technical Profile
HEX Code#6A5B4E
RGB106, 91, 78
Estimated LRV11.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Aging Barrel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Aging Barrel
#6A5B4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D8B5E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Aging Barrel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Aging Barrel 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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Aging Barrel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Aging Barrel have?
Aging Barrel by Behr has a neutral 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 Aging Barrel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aging Barrel are Dixon Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Brown Horse by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Middlebury Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Aging Barrel'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 Aging Barrel?
Aging Barrel has a estimated lightness value of 11.1, 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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