Craft Brown HDC-AC-12 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B8A085, estimated LRV 37 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Latte from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #B8A085 · HDC-AC-12
Craft Brown
37%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Craft Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#B8A085
RGB184, 160, 133
Estimated LRV37.0
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 Familybeige
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Craft Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Latte
Sherwin-Williams
#BAA185
Close digital match
Southwood Lane
Dutch Boy
#BAA287
Close digital match
Nankeen
Hirshfield's
#B89E82
Close digital match
Au Lait Ole
Valspar
#B6A084
Close digital match
Warm Caramel
PPG
#B99E80
Close digital match
Interlude
Benjamin Moore
#B9A38B
Close digital match
Nankeen
Vista Paint
#B29B80
Close digital match
Wooded Acre
Dunn-Edwards
#B59B7E
Close digital match
Gone Country
Kilz
#B4A18C
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Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
#B4A693
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Colorhouse
#A3977F
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Colors That Work With Craft Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Craft Brown
#B8A085
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Craft Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Craft 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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Craft Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Craft Brown have?
Craft Brown by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Craft Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Craft Brown are Latte by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Southwood Lane by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Nankeen by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Craft 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 Craft Brown?
Craft Brown has a estimated lightness value of 37.0, 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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