Barely Brown N180-1 is a white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EAE8E4, estimated LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Faded Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EAE8E4 · N180-1
Barely Brown
76%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Barely Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#EAE8E4
RGB234, 232, 228
Estimated LRV76.0
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 Familywhite
BrandBehr
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Faded Gray
Dunn-Edwards
#EAE8E4
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Iced Silver
Vista Paint
#EAE8E5
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Silver Feather
PPG
#EDEBE7
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Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
#EDEAE5
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Summer Gray
Valspar
#EAE9E4
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Calm
Benjamin Moore
#E7E5E0
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Angel Kiss
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#E8E8E5
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Dove White
Dutch Boy
#E9E6DF
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Alaska
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#E5E5DF
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Colors That Work With Barely Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Brown
#EAE8E4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barely Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely 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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Barely Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely Brown have?
Barely Brown by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the white 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 Barely Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Brown are Faded Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Iced Silver by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Silver Feather by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Barely 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 Barely Brown?
Barely Brown has a estimated lightness value of 76.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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