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Behr Elkhound

MQ1-56 · #897269 · LRV ~18.4

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Leather Bound (~97% proximity)

Elkhound (MQ1-56) is a dark brown from Behr with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.4 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Leather Bound (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Elkhound in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.4 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

MQ1-56

HEX

#897269

RGB

137, 114, 105

HSL

17°, 13%, 47%

Family

Browns

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Elkhound FAQ

What undertone does Elkhound have?

Elkhound is a dark brown with a moderate peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Elkhound?

Elkhound has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Elkhound in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Leather Bound (DEBN17), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Woodchuck (PPG1016-6), ~97% proximity; PPG: Woodchuck (PPG1016-6), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Soft Rabbit Brown (1002-9C), ~94% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Riverbank (CSP-355), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (HGSW7514), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~90% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Elkhound?

The HEX code of Elkhound (MQ1-56) is #897269, RGB 137, 114, 105. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.