Earth Tone 230F-6 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #995D4B, estimated 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.
Behr · #995D4B · 230F-6
Earth Tone
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Earth Tone Technical Profile
HEX Code#995D4B
RGB153, 93, 75
Estimated LRV19.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Earth Tone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Earth Tone
#995D4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A39674
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Earth Tone Room Palettes
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Earth Tone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earth Tone are Giant Sequoia by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Brickyard Red by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), California Redwood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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