Ref. #846E46 · 290F-6
Warm Earth
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Warm Earth Technical Profile
What color is Warm Earth? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #846E46. Colors similar to Warm Earth include Vista Paint Golden Summer, Vista Paint Cozy Cabin, Benjamin Moore Aged Bronze. Warm Earth has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 20, Warm Earth 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, Warm Earth 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 Warm Earth
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Warm Earth
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Earth
#846E46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#909865
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Earth
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm Earth 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 Earth.
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 Earth — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Earth have?
Warm Earth by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Warm Earth from other brands?
The closest matches are Golden Summer by Vista Paint (#816B44), Cozy Cabin by Vista Paint (#826B42), Aged Bronze by Benjamin Moore (#806D47). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Warm Earth?
Warm Earth has an LRV of 20.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Earth's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.