Center Earth BXC-79 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #56473F, estimated 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.
Behr · #56473F · BXC-79
Center Earth
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Center Earth Technical Profile
HEX Code#56473F
RGB86, 71, 63
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#53453D
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Colors That Work With Center Earth
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Center Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Center Earth are Mink by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Nourish .05 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Brown Sugar by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 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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