Root Beer 240F-7 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #643E2D, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Charlton Brown from Benjamin Moore (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #643E2D · 240F-7
Root Beer
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Root Beer in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Root Beer in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrRoot Beer
Very similar
Benjamin MooreCharlton Brown
Charlton Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Nut Brown
RAL
Very similar
Rugged Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Hideaway
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bird House Brown
PPG
Very similar
Bistro Brown
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Boston Brown Bread
Valspar
Visible difference
Sunken Ship
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Root Beer in your own space before committing.
What colors match Root Beer from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Root Beer are Charlton Brown by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Terrazzo by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Nut Brown by RAL (a very close match) — the best options for getting Root Beer'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 Root Beer?
Root Beer has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.0, 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
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.