Ceramic Brown PPH-71 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A05843, estimated LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Copper from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #A05843 · PPH-71
Ceramic Brown
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ceramic Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#A05843
RGB160, 88, 67
Estimated LRV14.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Ceramic Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ceramic Brown
#A05843
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8986E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ceramic Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ceramic 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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Ceramic Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ceramic Brown have?
Ceramic Brown by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Ceramic Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ceramic Brown are Ancient Copper by PPG (a close digital match), Rich Clay by PPG (a close digital match), Baked Clay by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ceramic 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 Ceramic Brown?
Ceramic Brown has a estimated lightness value of 14.9, 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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