Bedford Brown 140F-4 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A3768A, estimated 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.
Behr · #A3768A · 140F-4
Bedford Brown
25%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Bedford Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#A3768A
RGB163, 118, 138
Estimated LRV25.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyneutral
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Bedford Brown
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bedford Brown
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bedford Brown Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bedford Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bedford Brown are Purple Plumage by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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