Behr Basswood
MQ2-46 · #C9B196 · LRV ~46.1
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Tan Suede (~98% proximity)Basswood (MQ2-46) is a mid-tone beige from Behr with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 46.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Tan Suede (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Basswood in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
46.1 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
MQ2-46
HEX
#C9B196
RGB
201, 177, 150
HSL
32°, 32%, 69%
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Basswood FAQ
What undertone does Basswood have?
Basswood is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow 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 Basswood?
Basswood has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Basswood in other brands?
Valspar: Tan Suede (P012), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Stonish Beige (DEC716), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Truffle (AF-130), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nomadic Desert (HGSW6107), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Kangaroo (PPG1078-4), ~97% proximity; PPG: Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), ~96% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink (No. 303), ~93% 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 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.