Burnished Brandy MQ2-1 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8B654F, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Natural Cork from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B654F · MQ2-1
Burnished Brandy
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnished Brandy Technical Profile
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Burnished Brandy in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burnished Brandy in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBurnished Brandy
Nearly identical
ValsparNatural Cork
Natural Cork
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rich Clay Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Art and Craft
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Tanbark
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Toast Brown
PPG
Very similar
Mover and Shaker
Vista Paint
Very similar
Chasm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnished Brandy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnished Brandy
#8B654F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F986E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnished Brandy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnished Brandy 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 Burnished Brandy.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnished Brandy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnished Brandy have?
Burnished Brandy by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Burnished Brandy in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnished Brandy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnished Brandy are Natural Cork by Valspar (a near-identical match), Rich Clay Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Italian Roast by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burnished Brandy'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 Burnished Brandy?
Burnished Brandy has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.4, 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 Burnished Brandy's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.