Whiskey Barrel N230-6 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #766955, 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.
Ref. #766955 · N230-6
Whiskey Barrel
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Whiskey Barrel Technical Profile
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Whiskey Barrel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Whiskey Barrel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWhiskey Barrel
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCrème de Caramel
Crème de Caramel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Twilight Jungle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Superior Bronze
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oxide Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ancient Earth
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dash of Pepper
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Curlew
PPG
Very similar
Beige Grey
RAL
Very similar
Portobello
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Hitching Post
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Whiskey Barrel
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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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
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 Whiskey Barrel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Whiskey Barrel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Whiskey Barrel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Whiskey Barrel are Crème de Caramel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Twilight Jungle by Valspar (a near-identical match), Moss Mulch by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Whiskey Barrel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.