Antiquities MQ2-43 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8C6E5B, estimated LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carob from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8C6E5B · MQ2-43
Antiquities
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antiquities Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C6E5B
RGB140, 110, 91
Estimated LRV17.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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#8D705E
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Colors That Work With Antiquities
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antiquities
#8C6E5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A49F76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antiquities
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antiquities 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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Antiquities — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antiquities have?
Antiquities 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 Antiquities from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antiquities are Carob by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Saddle Soap by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Nuthatch by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Antiquities'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 Antiquities?
Antiquities has a estimated lightness value of 17.5, 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 Antiquities's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.