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Behr Sturdy Brown

MQ2-48 · #9B856F · LRV 24.9

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Woodacres is a 96% match

Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) is a dark brown from Behr with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 24.9 (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 Benjamin Moore Woodacres (96% match).

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LRV

24.9 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

MQ2-48

HEX

#9B856F

RGB

155, 133, 111

HSL

30°, 18%, 52%

Family

Browns

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Sturdy Brown FAQ

What undertone does Sturdy Brown have?

Sturdy Brown is a dark brown 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 Sturdy Brown?

Sturdy Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 24.9 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 Sturdy Brown in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Woodacres (1020), 96%; Valspar: Skylark (V134-5), 96%; Glidden: Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Afternoon Tea Service (DEBN40), 95%; PPG: Chocolate Moment (PPG1077-5), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Weathered Shingle (SW 2841), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sawdust (HGSW6158), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 91%. 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 Sturdy Brown?

The HEX code of Sturdy Brown (MQ2-48) is #9B856F, RGB 155, 133, 111. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.