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Behr Basswood

MQ2-46 · #C9B196 · LRV 46.1

Compare with other brands: Valspar Tan Suede is a 98% match

Basswood (MQ2-46) is a mid-tone beige from Behr with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 46.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Tan Suede (98% match).

Compare Basswood with other brands

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LRV

46.1 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

MQ2-46

HEX

#C9B196

RGB

201, 177, 150

HSL

32°, 32%, 69%

Family

Beiges

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Basswood FAQ

What undertone does Basswood have?

Basswood is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow 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 Basswood?

Basswood has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 46.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.

What is the closest match to Basswood in other brands?

Valspar: Tan Suede (P012), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Stonish Beige (DEC716), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Truffle (AF-130), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nomadic Desert (HGSW6107), 97%; Glidden: Kangaroo (PPG1078-4), 97%; PPG: Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink (No. 303), 93%. 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 Basswood?

The HEX code of Basswood (MQ2-46) is #C9B196, RGB 201, 177, 150. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.