Root Beer 240F-7 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #643E2D, estimated 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.
Behr · #643E2D · 240F-7
Root Beer
10%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Root Beer Technical Profile
HEX Code#643E2D
RGB100, 62, 45
Estimated LRV10.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Root Beer
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Root Beer
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 estimated lightness value 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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