Barcelona Brown QE-31 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8B6544, estimated 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.
Behr · #8B6544 · QE-31
Barcelona Brown
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Barcelona Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#8B6544
RGB139, 101, 68
Estimated LRV15.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Barcelona Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Craft Paper
Sherwin-Williams
#8A6645
Close digital match
Noah'S Boat
Dutch Boy
#8A6645
Close digital match
Wild Horses
Dunn-Edwards
#8D6747
Close digital match
Brown Beige
RAL
#8A6642
Close digital match
Honeycomb
Benjamin Moore
#906642
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Slippery Stone
PPG
#8D6A4A
Close digital match
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
#8D6A48
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#886144
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#835E3B
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#826340
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#A16941
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Colors That Work With Barcelona Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Barcelona Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barcelona Brown are Craft Paper by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Noah'S Boat by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Wild Horses by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Barcelona Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.