Briar Wood MQ1-42 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6B5754, estimated LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bridle Leather Brown from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #6B5754 · MQ1-42
Briar Wood
11%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Briar Wood Technical Profile
HEX Code#6B5754
RGB107, 87, 84
Estimated LRV10.6
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 Familygray
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#6B5652
Close digital match
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Benjamin Moore
#695654
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Powderhorn Manor
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#6C5652
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Bourbon Truffle
Dunn-Edwards
#6C5654
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#6D595A
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Colors That Work With Briar Wood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Briar Wood
#6B5754
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#917F61
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Briar Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Briar Wood 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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Briar Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Briar Wood have?
Briar Wood by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Briar Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Briar Wood are Bridle Leather Brown by Valspar (a close digital match), Desert Shadows by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Powderhorn Manor by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Briar Wood'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 Briar Wood?
Briar Wood has a estimated lightness value of 10.6, 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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