Signal Brown by RAL paint color
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Ref. #6C3B2A · 8002

Signal Brown

7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Signal Brown 8002 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #6C3B2A, LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Charlton Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Signal Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#6C3B2A
RGB108, 59, 42
LRV6.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandRAL

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Signal Brown in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Signal Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

RALSignal Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCharlton Brown

Charlton Brown

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Florence Brown

Behr

Very similar

Monterey Chestnut

Vista Paint

Very similar

Rugged Brown

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Buckeye Nut

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Monterey Chestnut

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Smoked Paprika

Valspar

Very similar

Bird House Brown

PPG

Visible difference

Sunken Ship

Dunn-Edwards

Visible difference

Clay .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Raw Clay

Kilz

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Signal Brown

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Signal Brown

#6C3B2A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#7F724A

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Signal Brown

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Signal Brown

Complement

Petrol Blue

Signal Brown Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Telegrey 4

Trim

Signal White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pearl Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Light Grey

Trim

Traffic White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Pale Green

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Light Grey

Trim

Traffic White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Light Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar RAL Colors

Other RAL colors close to Signal Brown.

Pearl Copper

RAL · 8029

#763C28

Clay Brown

RAL · 8003

#734222

Chestnut Brown

RAL · 8015

#633A34

Nut Brown

RAL · 8011

#5B3A29

Olive Brown

RAL · 8008

#6F4F28

Fawn Brown

RAL · 8007

#59351F

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Amazon Mist

Hirshfield's · 0136

#7F6054

Autumn Gold

Benjamin Moore · 2152-30

#C69F56

Fox Run

Benjamin Moore · 1229

#A87A65

Chasm

Hirshfield's · 0172

#876044

Grecian Olive

Valspar · 3008-7A

#A38759

Hot Chocolate

Behr · PPH-62

#765841

Signal Brown — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Signal Brown have?
Signal Brown 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 Signal Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Signal Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Signal Brown are Charlton Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Florence Brown by Behr (a very close match), Earth Fired Red by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Signal Brown'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 Signal Brown?
Signal Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.5, 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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