Minestrone S200-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AA8370, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Homestead from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #AA8370 · S200-5
Minestrone
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Minestrone Technical Profile
HEX Code#AA8370
RGB170, 131, 112
Estimated LRV28.0
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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#AB826C
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Colors That Work With Minestrone
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Minestrone
#AA8370
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Minestrone
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Minestrone 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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Minestrone — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Minestrone have?
Minestrone 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 Minestrone from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Minestrone are Homestead by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Mocha Java by Valspar (a close digital match), Gaucho Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Minestrone'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 Minestrone?
Minestrone has a estimated lightness value of 28.0, 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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