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Ref. #995D4B · 230F-6

Earth Tone

19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Earth Tone 230F-6 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #995D4B, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Giant Sequoia from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Earth Tone Technical Profile

HEX Code#995D4B
RGB153, 93, 75
LRV19.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyred
BrandBehr

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Earth Tone in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Earth Tone in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrEarth Tone
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreGiant Sequoia

Giant Sequoia

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Southwest Spirit

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Rich Clay

PPG

Very similar

Russet Leather

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Tropical Nut

Valspar

Very similar

Shelled Peanut

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Rookwood Terra Cotta

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Autumn Ridge

Kilz

Very similar

Spiced Carrot

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Picture Gallery Red

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Clay .04

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Earth Tone

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Earth Tone

#995D4B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A39674

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Earth Tone

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Giant Sequoia

Complement

Tiber River

Earth Tone Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Oxide

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Abalone Shell

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Chaise

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Kalahari Sunset

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Arabian Red

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Volcanic

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Coral Bells

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Cloud Number Nine

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Flamenco

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Iron Ore

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Vintage Red

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Earth Tone — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Earth Tone have?
Earth Tone by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Earth Tone in your own space before committing.
What colors match Earth Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earth Tone are Giant Sequoia by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brickyard Red by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), California Redwood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Earth Tone'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 Tone?
Earth Tone has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.0, 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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