# Behr Whiskey Barrel

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-whiskey-barrel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-whiskey-barrel)

Behr Whiskey Barrel N230-6 is a muted, medium-depth brown with a soft taupe cast and restrained warmth. Its low-saturation finish keeps it from reading overly rustic or orange, giving walls a grounded, earthy presence instead. In bright natural light, this shade can appear lighter and more beige-brown, while lower light brings out its deeper, grayer brown side. Use it in a dining room, den, or bedroom with creamy off-whites, warm greige trim, and natural oak or walnut furniture. Whiskey Barrel also suits cabinetry or an exterior accent when paired with stone, aged brass, charcoal, or matte black details.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Whiskey Barrel
- **Color code:** N230-6
- **HEX:** #85705f
- **RGB:** 133, 112, 95
- **LRV:** 17.74%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 27° Saturation: 28.57% Value: 52.16%
- **HSL:** hsl(27, 17, 45)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 15.79 Yellow: 28.57 Key: 47.84
- **YIQ:** Y: 116.341 I: 17.977 Q: -0.848
- **XYZ:** X: 17.533 Y: 17.402 Z: 13.259
- **CIE Lab:** L:48.762 a:5.477 b:12.528
- **CIE Luv:** L:48.762 u:14.24 v:14.991
- **Decimal:** 8745055
- **Hunter Lab:** 41.715, 2.02, 10.356

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Maple Shadows](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-maple-shadows-1022)
- [Sherwin Williams Tiki Hut](https://plan-home.com/color/tiki-hut-sw-7509)
- [Benjamin Moore Long Valley Birch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-long-valley-birch-1021)
- [Sherwin Williams Tree Branch](https://plan-home.com/color/tree-branch-sw-7525)
- [Behr Kaffee](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-kaffee)
- [Valspar US Nest](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-nest)
- [Benjamin Moore Devonwood Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-devonwood-taupe-1008)
- [Behr Mocha Latte](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mocha-latte)
- [Benjamin Moore Beachcomber](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beachcomber-993)
- [Behr Cardamom Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cardamom-spice)
- [Valspar US Scented Candle](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-scented-candle)
- [Valspar US Milk Chocolate](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-milk-chocolate)
- [Behr Antique Earth](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-antique-earth)
- [Valspar US Zanzibar Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-zanzibar-spice)
- [Behr Nut Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nut-brown)
- [Benjamin Moore Chocolate Velvet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chocolate-velvet-csp-235)
- [Behr Outdoor Cafe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-outdoor-cafe)
- [Benjamin Moore Davenport Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-davenport-tan-hc-76)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Ottertail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ottertail)
- [Behr Rustic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rustic-taupe)
- [Behr Mocha Accent](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mocha-accent)
- [Behr Bridle Leather](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bridle-leather)
- [Behr Grizzly](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-grizzly)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Cavalry Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cavalry-brown)
- [Behr Rare Wood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rare-wood)
- [Behr Chocolate Swirl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chocolate-swirl)
- [Behr Aging Barrel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-aging-barrel)
- [Behr Swiss Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-swiss-brown)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Nor'Wester](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-norwester)
- [Behr Absolute Zero](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-absolute-zero)
- [Behr Icicles](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-icicles)
- [Behr Shaved Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-shaved-ice)
- [Behr Adirondack Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-adirondack-blue)
- [Behr Nypd](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nypd)
- [Behr Hypnotic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-hypnotic)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.