Aging Barrel PPU5-2 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6A5B4E, 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.
Ref. #6A5B4E · PPU5-2
Aging Barrel
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Aging Barrel Technical Profile
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Aging Barrel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Aging Barrel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAging Barrel
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreDixon Brown
Dixon Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Coffee House
PPG
Nearly identical
Three Bears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mudslide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Homestead Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Nesting Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Christmas Ornament
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Christmas Ornament
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Aging Barrel
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Aging Barrel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Aging Barrel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Aging Barrel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Aging Barrel are Dixon Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brown Horse by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Middlebury Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Aging Barrel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.