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Sturdy Brown

MQ2-48 · Behr
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View Sturdy Brown MQ2-48 on the Behr site
Hex
#9B856F
LRV
25
Family
Brown
MQ2-48

Color profile

Light value
25 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Brown

Bring on a serene and grounded state of mind. Sturdy Brown is a rustic brown inspired by wooded landscapes, perfect for soothing the senses.Behr

Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 25 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects

Coordinating colors

A working palette built around Sturdy Brown

Similar colors

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Sturdy Brown vs Toffee Crunch

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
BehrToffee Crunch700D-5
25LRV26
#9B856FHex#9F8870
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View Toffee Crunch

Sturdy Brown vs Earthnut

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
BehrEarthnutPPU5-16
25LRV26
#9B856FHex#9D8675
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View Earthnut

Sturdy Brown vs Bristol Beige

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
BehrBristol BeigeHDC-AC-14
25LRV24
#9B856FHex#93836F
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View Bristol Beige

Sturdy Brown vs Dry Brown

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
BehrDry BrownN230-5
25LRV24
#9B856FHex#968374
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View Dry Brown

Sturdy Brown vs Distant Land

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
BehrDistant LandN260-5
25LRV27
#9B856FHex#A68A71
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View Distant Land

Sturdy Brown vs Blanket Brown

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
BehrBlanket Brown760B-5
25LRV25
#9B856FHex#9E8574
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
View Blanket Brown

Similar colors from other brands

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Sturdy Brown vs Woodacres

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
Benjamin MooreWoodacres1020
25LRV26
#9B856FHex#9D8774
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Woodacres is very close match · cooler compared with Sturdy Brown.
View Woodacres

Sturdy Brown vs Skylark

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
ValsparSkylarkV134-5
25LRV23
#9B856FHex#95806A
BrownFamilyBlue
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Skylark is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Sturdy Brown.
View Skylark

Sturdy Brown vs Chocolate Moment

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
PPGChocolate MomentPPG1077-5
25LRV23
#9B856FHex#998069
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Chocolate Moment is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Sturdy Brown.
View Chocolate Moment

Sturdy Brown vs Cavern

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
ValsparCavernV133-5
25LRV24
#9B856FHex#98816E
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cavern is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Sturdy Brown.
View Cavern

Sturdy Brown vs Weathered Shingle

25LRV22
#9B856FHex#937F68
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Weathered Shingle is close match · 3 points darker compared with Sturdy Brown.
View Weathered Shingle

Sturdy Brown vs Sycamore Tan

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
Sherwin-WilliamsSycamore TanSW 2855
25LRV27
#9B856FHex#9C8A79
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sycamore Tan is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Sturdy Brown.
View Sycamore Tan

Sturdy Brown vs Tack Room Door No.G6

25LRV24
#9B856FHex#9D8067
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tack Room Door No.G6 is close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Sturdy Brown.
View Tack Room Door No.G6

Sturdy Brown vs Locomotion

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
PPGLocomotionPPG1076-5
25LRV24
#9B856FHex#988171
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Locomotion is close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Sturdy Brown.
View Locomotion

Sturdy Brown vs Clay

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
Benjamin MooreClay1034
25LRV28
#9B856FHex#A58D72
BrownFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Clay is close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Sturdy Brown.
View Clay

Sturdy Brown vs Dauphin

BehrSturdy BrownMQ2-48
vs
Farrow & BallDauphinNo. 54
25LRV22
#9B856FHex#918069
BrownFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dauphin is close match · 3 points darker · leans greener compared with Sturdy Brown.
View Dauphin

Sturdy Brown, answered

What is the LRV of Sturdy Brown?

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) by Behr has a Light Reflectance Value of 25, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.

Is Sturdy Brown a warm or cool color?

Sturdy Brown has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).

What is the closest match to Sturdy Brown from another brand?

The closest cross-brand match to Sturdy Brown is Woodacres (1020) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · cooler.

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