Poncho S240-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B08E6F, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Rum from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B08E6F · S240-5
Poncho
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Poncho Technical Profile
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Poncho in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Poncho in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPoncho
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSpiced Rum
Spiced Rum
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Café Miel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Jackson Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Caramelized
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sandy Cove
PPG
Nearly identical
Colorado Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rustic Charm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yearling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bisqued Neutral
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Poncho in your own space before committing.
What colors match Poncho from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Poncho are Spiced Rum by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Café Miel by Valspar (a near-identical match), Jackson Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Poncho'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 Poncho?
Poncho has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.7, 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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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.