Toasted Bagel S230-7 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8C5D3D, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mulled Cider from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8C5D3D · S230-7
Toasted Bagel
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Toasted Bagel Technical Profile
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Toasted Bagel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Toasted Bagel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrToasted Bagel
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyMulled Cider
Mulled Cider
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Log Cabin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fresh Baked Pumpernickel
PPG
Very similar
Mover and Shaker
Vista Paint
Very similar
Chasm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leather Bound
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Toasty
Kilz
Very similar
Hope Chest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Natural Cork
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Toasted Bagel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Toasted Bagel
#8C5D3D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C9660
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Toasted Bagel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Toasted Bagel 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 Toasted Bagel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Toasted Bagel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Toasted Bagel have?
Toasted Bagel 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 Toasted Bagel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Toasted Bagel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Toasted Bagel are Mulled Cider by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Log Cabin by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Fresh Baked Pumpernickel by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Toasted Bagel'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 Toasted Bagel?
Toasted Bagel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, 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 Toasted Bagel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.