Antiquities MQ2-43 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8C6E5B, 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.
Ref. #8C6E5B · MQ2-43
Antiquities
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Antiquities in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Antiquities in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAntiquities
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCarob
Carob
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nuthatch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Toast Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Art and Craft
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bean Pot
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rustic Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Bean Pot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antiquities
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Antiquities.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Antiquities — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antiquities have?
Antiquities by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Antiquities in your own space before committing.
What colors match Antiquities from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Antiquities are Carob by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Saddle Soap by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Nuthatch by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antiquities's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.