Whiskey Barrel N230-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #766955, estimated LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crème de Caramel from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #766955 · N230-6
Whiskey Barrel
17%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Whiskey Barrel Technical Profile
HEX Code#766955
RGB118, 105, 85
Estimated LRV17.0
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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#7A6B57
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#7A6B54
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#786957
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Colors That Work With Whiskey Barrel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Whiskey Barrel
#766955
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#939866
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Whiskey Barrel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Whiskey Barrel Room Palettes
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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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Whiskey Barrel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Whiskey Barrel have?
Whiskey Barrel 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 Whiskey Barrel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whiskey Barrel are Crème de Caramel by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Twilight Jungle by Valspar (a close digital match), Moss Mulch by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Whiskey Barrel'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 Whiskey Barrel?
Whiskey Barrel has a estimated lightness value of 17.0, 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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