Ref. #8A6642 · 1011
Brown Beige
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Beige Technical Profile
What color is Brown Beige? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8A6642. Colors similar to Brown Beige include Sherwin-Williams Craft Paper, Behr Barcelona Brown, Hirshfield's Rare Happening. Brown Beige has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Brown Beige creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Brown Beige pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Brown Beige
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Craft Paper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Barcelona Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rare Happening
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Slippery Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Camel
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Village Lane
Valspar
Very similar
Neutral Valley
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Brown Beige from other brands?
The closest matches are Craft Paper by Sherwin-Williams (#8A6645), Barcelona Brown by Behr (#8B6544), Rare Happening by Hirshfield's (#8D6A48). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brown Beige?
Brown Beige has an LRV of 15.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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.