Bedford Brown 140F-4 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A3768A, LRV 25 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Purple Plumage from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A3768A · 140F-4
Bedford Brown
25%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Bedford Brown Technical Profile
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Bedford Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bedford Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBedford Brown
Nearly identical
ValsparPurple Plumage
Purple Plumage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pastel Violet
RAL
Very similar
Redbluff
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rare Find
Vista Paint
Very similar
Lover's Tryst
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fusion
Kilz
Very similar
Dusty Berry
PPG
Very similar
Aplomb
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Moss Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
First Plum
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Brassica
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bedford Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bedford Brown
#A3768A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AD8785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bedford Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bedford 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 Bedford Brown.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bedford Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bedford Brown have?
Bedford Brown by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bedford Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bedford Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bedford Brown are Purple Plumage by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pastel Violet by RAL (a very close match), Redbluff by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Bedford 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 Bedford Brown?
Bedford Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bedford Brown's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.