Brown Beige 1011 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #8A6642, estimated 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.
RAL · #8A6642 · 1011
Brown Beige
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Beige Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A6642
RGB138, 102, 66
Estimated LRV15.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandRAL
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Compare alternatives to Brown Beige
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Craft Paper
Sherwin-Williams
#8A6645
Close digital match
Noah'S Boat
Dutch Boy
#8A6645
Close digital match
Barcelona Brown
Behr
#8B6544
Close digital match
Rare Happening
Hirshfield's
#8D6A48
Close digital match
Wild Horses
Dunn-Edwards
#8D6747
Close digital match
Rare Happening
Vista Paint
#8D6B46
Close digital match
Slippery Stone
PPG
#8D6A4A
Close digital match
Desert Camel
Benjamin Moore
#8D673C
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Village Lane
Valspar
#826340
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Ancient Root
Kilz
#835E3B
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Colors That Work With Brown Beige
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brown Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Beige are Craft Paper by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Noah'S Boat by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Barcelona Brown by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Brown Beige's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.