Boston Brick
160F-6 · #793A4A · LRV 8 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Boston Brick8
- 2Razzle Dazzle20
- 3Retro Pink38
What Color Is Boston Brick, Really?
Boston Brick reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr 160F-6 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Boston Brick
Boston Brick earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
How Lighting Changes Boston Brick
At LRV 8, Boston Brick is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its magenta undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Boston Brick are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 160F-6 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Fine WineSW 6307 · Sherwin-Williams | 3.2 | 7 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Raisin Torte2083-10 · Benjamin Moore | 3.6 | 7 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Pickled BeetV041-6 · Valspar | 2.6 | 6.9 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Purple CabbagePPG18-24 · PPG / Glidden | 3.0 | 9 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Bold Sangria54RR 09/276 · Glidden | 2.1 | 9 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Conspicuous Fuchsia247-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.7 | 7 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Boston Brick within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #793A4A in HSL space. Pair Boston Brick with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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