Cavalry Brown N220-7 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #514B3C, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Southern Vine from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #514B3C · N220-7
Cavalry Brown
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cavalry Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#514B3C
RGB81, 75, 60
Estimated LRV10.0
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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Southern Vine
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#504A3C
Close digital match
Norwegian Wood
Vista Paint
#50493B
Close digital match
Deep Shadow
Hirshfield's
#514A3D
Close digital match
Nocturne
Sherwin-Williams
#544E42
Close digital match
Deeply Rooted
Dutch Boy
#554C3E
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#504E47
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#5C594B
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#53453C
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Colors That Work With Cavalry Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cavalry Brown
#514B3C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B734D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cavalry Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cavalry Brown 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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Cavalry Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cavalry Brown have?
Cavalry Brown 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 Cavalry Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cavalry Brown are Southern Vine by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Norwegian Wood by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Deep Shadow by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cavalry Brown'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 Cavalry Brown?
Cavalry Brown has a estimated lightness value of 10.0, 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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