Piano Brown MQ1-43 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5E4E4E, 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.
Ref. #5E4E4E · MQ1-43
Piano Brown
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Piano Brown Technical Profile
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Piano Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Piano Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPiano Brown
Nearly identical
KilzChocolate Indulgence
Chocolate Indulgence
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fresco Urbain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Virginia Soil
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Raspberry Shadow
PPG
Very similar
Nomad
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Metropolis
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gargoyle
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Desert Fig
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Piano Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Piano Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Piano Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Piano Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Piano Brown are Chocolate Indulgence by Kilz (a near-identical match), Fresco Urbain by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Virginia Soil by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Piano Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.