Library Oak N270-7 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #836C49, estimated LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Summer from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #836C49 · N270-7
Library Oak
19%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Library Oak Technical Profile
HEX Code#836C49
RGB131, 108, 73
Estimated LRV19.0
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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Golden Summer
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#816945
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Golden Fressia
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#876E49
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Bittergreen
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#87704C
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Grecian Helmet
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#826D4F
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Ground Nutmeg
PPG
#866D4D
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Mossy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
#7F6743
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Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
#886C47
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Essential Brown
Dunn-Edwards
#7D6848
Close digital match
Brown Beige
RAL
#8A6642
Visible digital difference
Leather Saddle
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#7C644E
Visible digital difference
Broccoli Brown
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#827462
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Colors That Work With Library Oak
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Library Oak
#836C49
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#949966
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Library Oak
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Library Oak 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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Library Oak — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Library Oak have?
Library Oak 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 Library Oak from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Library Oak are Golden Summer by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Golden Fressia by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Golden Freesia by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Library Oak'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 Library Oak?
Library Oak 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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