Brown Beige 1011 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #8A6642, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Craft Paper from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A6642 · 1011
Brown Beige
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Beige Technical Profile
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Brown Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALBrown Beige
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsCraft Paper
Craft Paper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Noah'S Boat
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Barcelona Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wild Horses
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Slippery Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Camel
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Village Lane
Valspar
Very similar
Ancient Root
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Beige
#8A6642
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9B9B65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Beige 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Brown Beige.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Beige have?
Brown Beige by RAL has a warm (golden) 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 Brown Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Beige are Craft Paper by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Noah'S Boat by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Barcelona Brown by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Beige'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 Brown Beige?
Brown Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.3, 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
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Beige's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.