Briar Wood MQ1-42 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6B5754, 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.
Ref. #6B5754 · MQ1-42
Briar Wood
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Briar Wood Technical Profile
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Briar Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Briar Wood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBriar Wood
Nearly identical
ValsparBridle Leather Brown
Bridle Leather Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Desert Shadows
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powderhorn Manor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bourbon Truffle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deepest Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
Chocolate Pretzel
PPG
Very similar
Tender Hearted
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Briar Wood
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Briar Wood.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Briar Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Briar Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Briar Wood are Bridle Leather Brown by Valspar (a near-identical match), Desert Shadows by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Powderhorn Manor by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Briar Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.