Authentic Brown MQ2-05A is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6B5446, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rue Bourbon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6B5446 · MQ2-05A
Authentic Brown
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Authentic Brown Technical Profile
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Authentic Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Authentic Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAuthentic Brown
Nearly identical
ValsparRue Bourbon
Rue Bourbon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Plantation Shutters
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Caramelized Walnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Mocha Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Christmas Ornament
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Authentic Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Authentic Brown
#6B5446
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89835B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Authentic Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Authentic Brown 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 Authentic Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Authentic Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Authentic Brown have?
Authentic Brown by Behr has a neutral 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 Authentic Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Authentic Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Authentic Brown are Rue Bourbon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Deep Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Plantation Shutters by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Authentic Brown'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 Authentic Brown?
Authentic Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.9, 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 Authentic Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.