Iron Oxide QE-15 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7F5749, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is English Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7F5749 · QE-15
Iron Oxide
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Iron Oxide Technical Profile
HEX Code#7F5749
RGB127, 87, 73
Estimated LRV11.8
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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Colors That Work With Iron Oxide
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Iron Oxide
#7F5749
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#978B64
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Iron Oxide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Iron Oxide 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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Iron Oxide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Iron Oxide have?
Iron Oxide 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 Iron Oxide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron Oxide are English Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Espresso by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Butternut Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Iron Oxide'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 Iron Oxide?
Iron Oxide has a estimated lightness value of 11.8, 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 Iron Oxide's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.