Ref. #6B5754 · MQ1-42
Briar Wood
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Briar Wood Technical Profile
What color is Briar Wood? It's a dark warm gray with the hex code #6B5754. Colors similar to Briar Wood include Valspar Bridle Leather Brown, Benjamin Moore Desert Shadows, Vista Paint Powderhorn Manor. Briar Wood has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 11, Briar Wood creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Briar Wood pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Briar Wood
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Bridle Leather Brown
Valspar
Nearly identical
Desert Shadows
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Powderhorn Manor
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mere Bronze Met.
MPC
Very similar
Deepest Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Missing Link
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
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 belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Briar Wood from other brands?
The closest matches are Bridle Leather Brown by Valspar (#6B5652), Desert Shadows by Benjamin Moore (#695654), Powderhorn Manor by Vista Paint (#6C5652). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Briar Wood?
Briar Wood has an LRV of 10.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.