Brass Button N280-7 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #856832, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hunting Jacket from Valspar (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #856832 · N280-7
Brass Button
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Brass Button in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brass Button in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBrass Button
Very similar
ValsparHunting Jacket
Hunting Jacket
Valspar
Very similar
Green Brown
RAL
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Shaker Peg
PPG
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Vista Paint
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Hirshfield's
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Olde World Gold
Sherwin-Williams
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Toasted Marshmallow
Benjamin Moore
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Cuban Cigar
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Flea Market
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Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brass Button
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brass Button
#856832
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B9555
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brass Button
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brass Button 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 Brass Button.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brass Button — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brass Button have?
Brass Button by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brass Button in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brass Button from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brass Button are Hunting Jacket by Valspar (a very close match), Green Brown by RAL (a very close match), Shaker Peg by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Brass Button'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 Brass Button?
Brass Button has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, 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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