Center Earth BXC-79 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #56473F, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mink from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #56473F · BXC-79
Center Earth
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Center Earth Technical Profile
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Center Earth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Center Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCenter Earth
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMink
Mink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Momentous Occasion
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sarsaparilla
PPG
Nearly identical
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Bear in Mind
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Very similar
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Center Earth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Center Earth
#56473F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#787250
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Center Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Center Earth 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 Center Earth.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Center Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Center Earth have?
Center Earth by Behr has a neutral 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 Center Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Center Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Center Earth are Mink by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Nourish .05 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Brown Sugar by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Center Earth'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 Center Earth?
Center Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Center Earth's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.