Warm Brownie
180F-7 · #4D3637 · LRV 4 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Warm Brownie4
- 2Dark Crimson9
- 3Cinnamon Slate19
What Color Is Warm Brownie, Really?
Warm Brownie reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Behr 180F-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Warm Brownie
Warm Brownie earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
How Lighting Changes Warm Brownie
At LRV 4, Warm Brownie 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 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Warm Brownie 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 180F-7 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 | MaroonedSW 6020 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.7 | 4 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Christmas Pudding8004-5G · Valspar | 3.5 | 5 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Ranch House Brown85RR 05/082 · Glidden | 2.0 | 5 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Old Burgundy408-7DB · Dutch Boy | 4.4 | 4 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Winery RedHGSW 3411 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.7 | 4 | Color page → |
| Diamond Vogel | Royal IrisH067 · Diamond Vogel | 3.1 | 6 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Warm Brownie 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 #4D3637 in HSL space. Pair Warm Brownie with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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