Well Bred Brown MQ2-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6C5549, LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramelized Walnut from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6C5549 · MQ2-5
Well Bred Brown
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Well Bred Brown Technical Profile
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Well Bred Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Well Bred Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWell Bred Brown
Nearly identical
PPGCaramelized Walnut
Caramelized Walnut
PPG
Nearly identical
Rue Bourbon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Deep Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bison
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cup O Java
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Light Roast
Vista Paint
Very similar
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Well Bred Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Well Bred Brown
#6C5549
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B845D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Well Bred Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Well Bred Brown 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 Well Bred Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Well Bred Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Well Bred Brown have?
Well Bred Brown 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 Well Bred Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Well Bred Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Well Bred Brown are Caramelized Walnut by PPG (a near-identical match), Rue Bourbon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Deep Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Well Bred Brown'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 Well Bred Brown?
Well Bred Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.2, 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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