Ref. #7E6849 · 280F-6
Sweet Georgia Brown
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Georgia Brown Technical Profile
What color is Sweet Georgia Brown? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #7E6849. Colors similar to Sweet Georgia Brown include Dunn-Edwards Essential Brown, Sherwin-Williams Mossy Gold, Hirshfield's Golden Summer. Sweet Georgia Brown has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Sweet Georgia Brown 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, Sweet Georgia Brown 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 Sweet Georgia Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Essential Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mossy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Summer
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Blue Ridge Mountains
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grecian Helmet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Seasoned Acorn
PPG
Very similar
Golden Summer
Vista Paint
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Georgia Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Georgia Brown
#7E6849
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#929664
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Georgia Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Georgia 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Sweet Georgia Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Georgia Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Georgia Brown have?
Sweet Georgia Brown by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Sweet Georgia Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Essential Brown by Dunn-Edwards (#7D6848), Mossy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (#7F6743), Golden Summer by Hirshfield's (#816945). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sweet Georgia Brown?
Sweet Georgia Brown has an LRV of 14.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Sweet Georgia Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.