Ref. #644A40 · QE-16
Earth Chicory
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Earth Chicory Technical Profile
What color is Earth Chicory? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #644A40. Colors similar to Earth Chicory include Dunn-Edwards Chaps, PPG Fudge, Benjamin Moore Hasbrouck Brown. Earth Chicory has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 8, Earth Chicory creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Earth Chicory pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Earth Chicory
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Earth Chicory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Earth Chicory
#644A40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#817756
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Earth Chicory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Earth Chicory 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 Earth Chicory.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Earth Chicory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Earth Chicory have?
Earth Chicory by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Earth Chicory from other brands?
The closest matches are Chaps by Dunn-Edwards (#644B41), Fudge by PPG (#63493E), Hasbrouck Brown by Benjamin Moore (#664D44). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Earth Chicory?
Earth Chicory has an LRV of 8.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Earth Chicory's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.