Artisan PPU3-18 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8F5C45, LRV 14 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Cider from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F5C45 · PPU3-18
Artisan
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Artisan Technical Profile
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Artisan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Artisan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrArtisan
Nearly identical
PPGSpiced Cider
Spiced Cider
PPG
Nearly identical
Pumice Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Weathered Leather
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Toasty
Kilz
Very similar
Toffee Glaze
Valspar
Very similar
Rookwood Terra Cotta
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Backroads Clay
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mover and Shaker
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mover and Shaker
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Artisan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Artisan
#8F5C45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D946A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Artisan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Artisan 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 Artisan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Artisan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Artisan have?
Artisan 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 Artisan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Artisan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Artisan are Spiced Cider by PPG (a near-identical match), Pumice Stone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Weathered Leather by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Artisan'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 Artisan?
Artisan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.9, 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 Artisan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.