Molasses S220-7 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #7B573F, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beige Brown from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #7B573F · S220-7
Molasses
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Molasses Technical Profile
HEX Code#7B573F
RGB123, 87, 63
Estimated LRV11.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Molasses
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Beige Brown
RAL
#79553D
Close digital match
Marsh Brown
Benjamin Moore
#7F593E
Close digital match
Western Pursuit
Vista Paint
#7C5539
Close digital match
Yule Log
Kilz
#7C5641
Close digital match
Umber Rust
Sherwin-Williams
#765138
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Brownstone
Hirshfield's
#785441
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Wild Bill Brown
Dunn-Edwards
#795745
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Maple
Dutch Boy
#7D5436
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Molasses
PPG
#74563D
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Cowboy Hat
Valspar
#745746
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Colors That Work With Molasses
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Molasses
#7B573F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8E895F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Molasses
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Molasses 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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Molasses — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Molasses have?
Molasses 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 Molasses from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Molasses are Beige Brown by RAL (a close digital match), Marsh Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Western Pursuit by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Molasses'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 Molasses?
Molasses has a estimated lightness value of 11.4, 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 Molasses's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.