Barely Brown N180-1 is a white paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EAE8E4, 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.
Ref. #EAE8E4 · N180-1
Barely Brown
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Barely Brown Technical Profile
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Barely Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barely Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBarely Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsFaded Gray
Faded Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Iced Silver
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silver Feather
PPG
Nearly identical
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summer Gray
Valspar
Nearly identical
Calm
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Angel Kiss
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dove White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Alaska
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wevet
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Imagine .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barely Brown
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Barely Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barely Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Brown are Faded Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Iced Silver by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Silver Feather by PPG (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Barely Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.