Signal Brown 8002 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #6C3B2A, estimated 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.
RAL · #6C3B2A · 8002
Signal Brown
7%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Signal Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#6C3B2A
RGB108, 59, 42
Estimated LRV6.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandRAL
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#6A3E2E
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Colors That Work With Signal Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Signal Brown
#6C3B2A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7F724A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Signal Brown 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Signal Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Signal Brown are Charlton Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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