Behr Burnished Brandy MQ2-01

Code:MQ2-01
Name:Burnished Brandy
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Burnished Brandy?

Behr Burnished Brandy (MQ2-01) is a rich and warm terracotta color that adds depth and sophistication to any space. This earthy hue pairs beautifully with complementary tones such as olive green, mustard yellow, and deep navy blue. The versatility of Burnished Brandy makes it a great choice for creating a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, dining rooms, or bedrooms. Whether used as an accent wall or as an all-over color, this shade exudes a sense of warmth and elegance. Elevate your interior design with Behr Burnished Brandy for a timeless and stylish look that will make any room feel cozy and chic.

Try before you buy

Samplize samples on the wall

100% accurate
reusable paint samples

Peel, stick and repeat

Peel, stick,
and repeat

Twice painted samples

Twice painted
with real paint

Fast delivery

Next day
delivery

Shop now

What are Behr Burnished Brandy undertones?

Burnished Brandy has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#8B664E

RGB code:

139, 102, 78

Is Behr Burnished Brandy MQ2-01 cool or warm?

warm
cool
Color wheel

With a hue of 24°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

MQ2-01 Burnished Brandy HSL code: 24, 28%, 43%

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

How light temperature affects Burnished Brandy

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

Living‑room mockup
Living‑room overlay

4000K

2000K
3000K
4000K
5000K
6000K
7000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Burnished Brandy:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Burnished Brandy with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 204, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

LRV of Burnished Brandy

Burnished Brandy has an LRV of 15.85% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 15.85%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

FormatCode
HEX#8b664eCopy color code
RGB Decimal139, 102, 78Copy color code
RGB Percent54.51%, 40.00%, 30.59%Copy color code
HSVHue: 24° Saturation: 43.88% Value: 54.51%Copy color code
HSLhsl(24, 28, 43)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 26.62 Yellow: 43.88 Key: 45.49Copy color code
YIQY: 110.327 I: 29.761 Q: 0.358Copy color code
XYZX: 16.774 Y: 15.543 Z: 9.322Copy color code
CIE LabL:46.369 a:11.63 b:19.384Copy color code
CIE LuvL:46.369 u:26.294 v:21.134Copy color code
Decimal9135694Copy color code
Hunter Lab39.424, 6.956, 13.577Copy color code
Copy color code
Copy paint color code

Color equivalents