Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Czarina |
| SKU | MQ1-48 |
| Hex | #78595D |
| RGB | 120, 89, 93 |
| HSL | 352°, 15%, 41% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Behr Czarina
With an LRV of 12, Czarina is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Czarina works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
7 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Czarina within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #78595D in HSL space. Pair Czarina with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Czarina Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Czarina from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ1-48 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Czarina
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Czarina is River Rouge (SW 6026). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order River Rouge and you'll get the same color. See the full River Rouge swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Czarina
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Czarina is Pinch of Spice (1449) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 15 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pinch of Spice swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Czarina
At Valspar, the closest color to Czarina is Berry Brandy (1005-9B) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.8 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Brandy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Czarina
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Czarina is Roasted Eggplant (401-6DB). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Roasted Eggplant and you'll get the same color. See the full Roasted Eggplant swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Czarina
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Czarina is Ravenwood (HGSW 3012). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Ravenwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Ravenwood swatch →