Warm Cognac MQ2-42 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A4816C, LRV 25 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Cheesecake from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4816C · MQ2-42
Warm Cognac
25%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Warm Cognac Technical Profile
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Warm Cognac in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warm Cognac in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWarm Cognac
Nearly identical
ValsparChocolate Cheesecake
Chocolate Cheesecake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Copper Road
PPG
Nearly identical
Pottery Urn
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Burnt Sienna
Kilz
Very similar
Birchwood
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Carmel Valley
Vista Paint
Very similar
Homestead
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Veldrift
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brown Trout
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warm Cognac
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Cognac
#A4816C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Cognac
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Cognac 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 Warm Cognac.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warm Cognac — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Cognac have?
Warm Cognac 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 Warm Cognac in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warm Cognac from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Cognac are Chocolate Cheesecake by Valspar (a near-identical match), Copper Road by PPG (a near-identical match), Tattered Teddy by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warm Cognac'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 Warm Cognac?
Warm Cognac has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.7, 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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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 Warm Cognac's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.