Sable Brown 240F-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #885A42, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hope Chest from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #885A42 · 240F-6
Sable Brown
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sable Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#885A42
RGB136, 90, 66
Estimated LRV12.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Sable Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hope Chest
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#875942
Close digital match
Toasty
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#885D47
Close digital match
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#835842
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#855D44
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#835C49
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#8A5543
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#815D40
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Colors That Work With Sable Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sable Brown
#885A42
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#999164
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sable Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sable 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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Sable Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sable Brown have?
Sable Brown 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 Sable Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sable Brown are Hope Chest by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Toasty by Kilz (a close digital match), Tampico Brown by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sable 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 Sable Brown?
Sable Brown has a estimated lightness value of 12.9, 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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Why Sable Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.