Donegal Tweed 310F-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BC9850, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Palace Ochre from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC9850 · 310F-5
Donegal Tweed
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Donegal Tweed Technical Profile
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Donegal Tweed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Donegal Tweed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrDonegal Tweed
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePalace Ochre
Palace Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brown Rum
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gable Green
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Botanica Gold
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Amaretto Sours
PPG
Very similar
Different Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bamboo Leaves
Valspar
Very similar
Beeswax .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Donegal Tweed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Donegal Tweed
#BC9850
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Donegal Tweed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Donegal Tweed 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 Donegal Tweed.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Donegal Tweed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Donegal Tweed have?
Donegal Tweed 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 Donegal Tweed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Donegal Tweed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Donegal Tweed are Palace Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Ochre by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brown Rum by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Donegal Tweed'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 Donegal Tweed?
Donegal Tweed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.7, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Donegal Tweed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.