Iron Oxide QE-15 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7F5749, 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.
Ref. #7F5749 · QE-15
Iron Oxide
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Iron Oxide Technical Profile
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Iron Oxide in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Iron Oxide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrIron Oxide
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEnglish Brown
English Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Roxy Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cowboy Suede
Valspar
Nearly identical
Burnt Umber
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Canyon Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Burnt Umber
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sweet Tea
PPG
Very similar
Yule Log
Kilz
Very similar
Red Mesa
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Iron Oxide
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Iron Oxide.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Iron Oxide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Iron Oxide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Iron Oxide are English Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Espresso by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Butternut Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Iron Oxide's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.