Barcelona Brown QE-31 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8B6544, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Craft Paper from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B6544 · QE-31
Barcelona Brown
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Barcelona Brown Technical Profile
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Barcelona Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barcelona Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBarcelona Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCraft Paper
Craft Paper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Noah'S Boat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wild Horses
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brown Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Honeycomb
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Slippery Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mochaccino
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ancient Root
Kilz
Very similar
Village Lane
Valspar
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barcelona Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barcelona Brown
#8B6544
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B9967
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barcelona Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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.
Barcelona Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barcelona Brown have?
Barcelona Brown 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 Barcelona Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barcelona Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barcelona Brown are Craft Paper by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Noah'S Boat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Wild Horses by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barcelona 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 Barcelona Brown?
Barcelona Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.2, 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 Barcelona Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.