Ref. #8F5C45 · PPU3-18
Artisan
14%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Artisan Technical Profile
What color is Artisan? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8F5C45. Colors similar to Artisan include MPC Chestnut Gold Met., PPG Spiced Cider, Benjamin Moore Pumice Stone. Artisan has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Artisan creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Artisan pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Artisan
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Artisan from other brands?
The closest matches are Chestnut Gold Met. by MPC (#8C5D48), Spiced Cider by PPG (#915B41), Pumice Stone by Benjamin Moore (#915C48). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Artisan?
Artisan has an LRV of 13.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.