Ref. #B08E6F · S240-5
Poncho
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Poncho Technical Profile
What color is Poncho? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #B08E6F. Colors similar to Poncho include Hirshfield's Spiced Rum, Valspar Café Miel, Benjamin Moore Jackson Tan. Poncho has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 30 gives Poncho depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Poncho pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Poncho
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Spiced Rum
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Café Miel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jackson Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caramelized
Kilz
Nearly identical
Colorado Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rustic Charm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yearling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Shadow Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Poncho
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Poncho
#B08E6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Poncho
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Poncho 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 Poncho.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Poncho — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Poncho have?
Poncho by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Poncho from other brands?
The closest matches are Spiced Rum by Hirshfield's (#AD8B6A), Café Miel by Valspar (#B48E6F), Jackson Tan by Benjamin Moore (#AB8A6B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Poncho?
Poncho has an LRV of 29.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Poncho's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.