Home Sweet Home MQ2-19 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9C806A, estimated LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Firewood from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9C806A · MQ2-19
Home Sweet Home
24%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Home Sweet Home Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C806A
RGB156, 128, 106
Estimated LRV23.5
UndertoneNeutral
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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Colors That Work With Home Sweet Home
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Home Sweet Home
#9C806A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Home Sweet Home
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Home Sweet Home 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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Home Sweet Home — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Home Sweet Home have?
Home Sweet Home by Behr has a neutral 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 Home Sweet Home from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Home Sweet Home are Firewood by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Chocolate Moment by PPG (a close digital match), Rookwood Clay by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Home Sweet Home'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 Home Sweet Home?
Home Sweet Home has a estimated lightness value of 23.5, 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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