Earth Chicory QE-16 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #644A40, estimated LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chaps from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #644A40 · QE-16
Earth Chicory
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Earth Chicory Technical Profile
HEX Code#644A40
RGB100, 74, 64
Estimated LRV8.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Earth Chicory
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chaps
Dunn-Edwards
#644B41
Close digital match
Fudge
PPG
#63493E
Close digital match
Hasbrouck Brown
Benjamin Moore
#664D44
Close digital match
Roasted Coffee
Valspar
#674E44
Close digital match
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
#634C41
Close digital match
Fairfax Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#61463A
Close digital match
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
#654E44
Close digital match
Tonka Bean
Kilz
#654F48
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Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
#604E44
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Colorhouse
#53453C
Visible digital difference
Terra Brown
RAL
#4E3B31
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Colors That Work With Earth Chicory
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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
Digital 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
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Earth Chicory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Earth Chicory have?
Earth Chicory by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Earth Chicory from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earth Chicory are Chaps by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Fudge by PPG (a close digital match), Hasbrouck Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Earth Chicory'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 Earth Chicory?
Earth Chicory has a estimated lightness value of 8.0, 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 Earth Chicory's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.