Fudge Bar 250F-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8E715B, LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nuthatch from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E715B · 250F-5
Fudge Bar
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Fudge Bar Technical Profile
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Fudge Bar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fudge Bar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrFudge Bar
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsNuthatch
Nuthatch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bean Pot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cocoa Delight
PPG
Nearly identical
Vero Beach Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Brilliant Oak
Valspar
Very similar
Distillery
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cupcake
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fudge Bar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fudge Bar
#8E715B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5A177
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Fudge Bar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fudge Bar 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 Fudge Bar.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fudge Bar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fudge Bar have?
Fudge Bar by Behr has a warm (golden) 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 Fudge Bar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fudge Bar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fudge Bar are Nuthatch by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Twiggy Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Bean Pot by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fudge Bar'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 Fudge Bar?
Fudge Bar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.0, 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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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 Fudge Bar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.