Syrup MQ2-2 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #AF8565, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gleaming Tan from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF8565 · MQ2-2
Syrup
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Syrup Technical Profile
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Syrup in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Syrup in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSyrup
Nearly identical
ValsparGleaming Tan
Gleaming Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Skinny Dip
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bronco Brown
PPG
Very similar
Yearling
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
S'mores
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Skinny Dip
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vintage Brass
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Potters Clay
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cappuccino Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Syrup
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Syrup
#AF8565
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Syrup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Syrup 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 Syrup.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Syrup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Syrup have?
Syrup 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 Syrup in your own space before committing.
What colors match Syrup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Syrup are Gleaming Tan by Valspar (a near-identical match), Skinny Dip by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Carmel Valley by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Syrup'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 Syrup?
Syrup has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Syrup's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.