Warm Earth 290F-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #846E46, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Summer from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #846E46 · 290F-6
Warm Earth
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Warm Earth Technical Profile
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Warm Earth in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Warm Earth in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWarm Earth
Nearly identical
Vista PaintGolden Summer
Golden Summer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aged Bronze
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Paddle Wheel
PPG
Nearly identical
Bambino
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mossy
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mossy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grecian Helmet
Valspar
Very similar
Green Brown
RAL
Very similar
Dibber
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Warm Earth in your own space before committing.
What colors match Warm Earth from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Earth are Golden Summer by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cozy Cabin by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Aged Bronze by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Warm Earth'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 Earth?
Warm Earth has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.0, 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
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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.