Ref. #643E2D · 240F-7
Root Beer
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Root Beer Technical Profile
What color is Root Beer? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #643E2D. Colors similar to Root Beer include MPC Ebon Bronze Met., MPC Remington Bronze Met., Benjamin Moore Charlton Brown. Root Beer has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Root Beer creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Root Beer 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 Root Beer
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Root Beer
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Root Beer
#643E2D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#78704C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Root Beer
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Root Beer 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 Root Beer.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Root Beer — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Root Beer have?
Root Beer by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Root Beer from other brands?
The closest matches are Ebon Bronze Met. by MPC (#643D2D), Remington Bronze Met. by MPC (#653C2D), Charlton Brown by Benjamin Moore (#6A3E2E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Root Beer?
Root Beer has an LRV of 10.0, 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 Root Beer's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.