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Behr Elkhound

MQ1-56 · #897269 · LRV 18.4

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Leather Bound is a 97% match

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

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LRV

18.4 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Elkhound in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Leather Bound (DEBN17), 97%; Glidden: Woodchuck (PPG1016-6), 97%; PPG: Woodchuck (PPG1016-6), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Dutch Cocoa (SW 6032), 95%; Valspar: Soft Rabbit Brown (1002-9C), 94%; Benjamin Moore: Riverbank (CSP-355), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (HGSW7514), 91%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 90%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.