Crushed Oregano MQ6-28 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #615C47, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Amazon Silt from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #615C47 · MQ6-28
Crushed Oregano
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Crushed Oregano Technical Profile
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Crushed Oregano in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Crushed Oregano in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCrushed Oregano
Nearly identical
ValsparAmazon Silt
Amazon Silt
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mediterranean Olive
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Olive Court
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Gunmetal Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Garden Gate
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tea Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Olive Green
PPG
Very similar
African Queen
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fortune Leaves
Vista Paint
Very similar
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Crushed Oregano
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Crushed Oregano
#615C47
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#768358
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Crushed Oregano
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Crushed Oregano 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 Crushed Oregano.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Crushed Oregano — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Crushed Oregano have?
Crushed Oregano by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Crushed Oregano in your own space before committing.
What colors match Crushed Oregano from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Crushed Oregano are Amazon Silt by Valspar (a near-identical match), Mediterranean Olive by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Olive Court by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Crushed Oregano'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 Crushed Oregano?
Crushed Oregano has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.7, 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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Why Crushed Oregano's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.