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.
Ref. #6C3B2A · 8002
Signal Brown
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Signal Brown Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Similar RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Signal Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Signal Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.