Behr Briar Wood MQ1-42

Color code:MQ1-42
Color name:Briar Wood
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Briar Wood?

Envelop your space in the warm embrace of Behr Briar Wood (MQ1-42). This rich and velvety shade exudes sophistication and coziness, making it a perfect choice for creating a welcoming atmosphere in any room. Pair Briar Wood with soft ivory accents for a harmonious contrast, or add pops of sage green and rust for a more dynamic look. Whether used as a statement wall color or as a grounding neutral throughout your space, Briar Wood (MQ1-42) adds depth and elegance to any interior design scheme. Let this versatile hue inspire your next home decor project.

What are Behr Briar Wood undertones?

Red is Behr Briar Wood undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#695451

RGB code:

105, 84, 81

Is Behr Briar Wood MQ1-42 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 8° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

MQ1-42 Briar Wood HSL code: 8, 13%, 36%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Briar Wood:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Briar Wood MQ1-42 vs Natural Bark N170-6

Behr Briar Wood MQ1-42 vs Behr Natural Bark N170-6Open Briar Wood MQ1-42
LRV: 10.41%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 10.99%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Briar Wood MQ1-42 vs Double Fudge N130-7

Behr Briar Wood MQ1-42 vs Behr Double Fudge N130-7Open Briar Wood MQ1-42
LRV: 10.41%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 10.52%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm