Piano Brown MQ1-43 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5E4E4E, estimated LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Indulgence from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #5E4E4E · MQ1-43
Piano Brown
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Piano Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#5E4E4E
RGB94, 78, 78
Estimated LRV8.4
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 Familygray
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Piano Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Chocolate Indulgence
Kilz
#5F4F4D
Close digital match
Fresco Urbain
Benjamin Moore
#604F4C
Close digital match
Virginia Soil
Valspar
#5F4F4C
Close digital match
Deep Raspberry Shadow
PPG
#594D50
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Nomad
Dunn-Edwards
#5B4E4B
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Sherwin-Williams
#59504F
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#60544F
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#5B4F49
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Visible digital difference
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#6F595D
Visible digital difference
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#4D4746
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Piano Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Piano Brown
#5E4E4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#867059
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Piano Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Piano Brown 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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Piano Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Piano Brown have?
Piano Brown by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Piano Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Piano Brown are Chocolate Indulgence by Kilz (a close digital match), Fresco Urbain by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Virginia Soil by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Piano Brown'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 Piano Brown?
Piano Brown has a estimated lightness value of 8.4, 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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