Midtown MQ2-47 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B29E89, LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Weathered Wood from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B29E89 · MQ2-47
Midtown
36%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Midtown Technical Profile
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Midtown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Midtown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMidtown
Nearly identical
PPGWeathered Wood
Weathered Wood
PPG
Nearly identical
Gone Country
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dellwood Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Warm Embrace
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Village Crier
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Faint Maple
Valspar
Nearly identical
Village Crier
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Studio Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Worn Greige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Midtown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Midtown
#B29E89
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Midtown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Midtown 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 Midtown.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Midtown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Midtown have?
Midtown by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Midtown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Midtown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Midtown are Weathered Wood by PPG (a near-identical match), Gone Country by Kilz (a near-identical match), Dellwood Sand by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Midtown'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 Midtown?
Midtown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Midtown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.