Rich Brown PPF-52 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #715E4F, estimated LRV 12 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nesting Brown from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #715E4F · PPF-52
Rich Brown
12%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Rich Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#715E4F
RGB113, 94, 79
Estimated LRV12.1
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 Familybrown
BrandBehr
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#705E4E
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#6E5F53
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Colors That Work With Rich Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rich Brown
#715E4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#928F61
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rich Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rich 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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Rich Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rich Brown have?
Rich Brown by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown 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 Rich Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Rich Brown are Nesting Brown by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Coffee House by PPG (a close digital match), Christmas Ornament by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Rich 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 Rich Brown?
Rich Brown has a estimated lightness value of 12.1, 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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