Authentic Brown MQ2-05A is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6B5446, estimated 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.
Behr · #6B5446 · MQ2-05A
Authentic Brown
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Authentic Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#6B5446
RGB107, 84, 70
Estimated LRV9.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Authentic Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rue Bourbon
Valspar
#6A5245
Close digital match
Deep Brown
Dunn-Edwards
#6F5749
Close digital match
Plantation Shutters
Sherwin-Williams
#6A5143
Close digital match
Caramelized Walnut
PPG
#6E564A
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Mocha Brown
Benjamin Moore
#675041
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#68534A
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#6B5848
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#66564C
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#755C48
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Colors That Work With Authentic Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Authentic Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Authentic Brown are Rue Bourbon by Valspar (a close digital match), Deep Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Plantation Shutters by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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