Carmelite MQ1-29 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B7876F, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramel Sugar from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B7876F · MQ1-29
Carmelite
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Carmelite Technical Profile
HEX Code#B7876F
RGB183, 135, 111
Estimated LRV28.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Carmelite
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Carmelite
#B7876F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Carmelite
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Carmelite 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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Carmelite — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Carmelite have?
Carmelite by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Carmelite from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Carmelite are Caramel Sugar by PPG (a close digital match), Foxtail by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Terrazzo Tan by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Carmelite'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 Carmelite?
Carmelite has a estimated lightness value of 28.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Why Carmelite's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.