Ranch Brown S240-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #946A46, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honeycomb from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #946A46 · S240-6
Ranch Brown
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ranch Brown Technical Profile
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Ranch Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ranch Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRanch Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHoneycomb
Honeycomb
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bourbon
PPG
Nearly identical
Antiquarian Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wild Horses
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cavern Sand
Vista Paint
Very similar
Autumn Surprise
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Ranch Home
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ranch Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ranch Brown
#946A46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A09E6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ranch Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ranch 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 Ranch Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ranch Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ranch Brown have?
Ranch Brown 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 Ranch Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ranch Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ranch Brown are Honeycomb by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Glenwood Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hound Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ranch 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 Ranch Brown?
Ranch Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.0, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ranch Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.