Well Bred Brown MQ2-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6C5549, estimated 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.
Behr · #6C5549 · MQ2-5
Well Bred Brown
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Well Bred Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#6C5549
RGB108, 85, 73
Estimated LRV10.2
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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#6E564A
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Rue Bourbon
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#6A5245
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Deep Brown
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#6F5749
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#705749
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#68534A
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#6B554D
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Colors That Work With Well Bred Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Well Bred Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Well Bred Brown are Caramelized Walnut by PPG (a close digital match), Rue Bourbon by Valspar (a close digital match), Deep Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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