Archivist T14-17 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9F8C73, estimated LRV 27 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Ridge from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9F8C73 · T14-17
Archivist
27%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Archivist Technical Profile
HEX Code#9F8C73
RGB159, 140, 115
Estimated LRV27.4
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sandy Ridge
Sherwin-Williams
#A18E77
Close digital match
Tuscan Mosaic
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#A08D71
Close digital match
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
#A08B73
Close digital match
Reindeer Fur
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#A39077
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Rugged
Valspar
#998870
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Smoky Ash
Benjamin Moore
#9A8C76
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Colors That Work With Archivist
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Archivist
#9F8C73
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Archivist
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Archivist 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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Archivist — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Archivist have?
Archivist 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 Archivist from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Archivist are Sandy Ridge by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Tuscan Mosaic by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Roasted Mushroom by Kilz (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Archivist'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 Archivist?
Archivist has a estimated lightness value of 27.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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