# Behr Dry Brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/dry-brown-n230-5](https://plan-home.com/color/dry-brown-n230-5)

Behr Dry Brown N230-5 is a muted medium brown with warm, earthy undertones that read a little like sun-baked clay mixed with weathered wood. It has enough grayness to keep it from looking orange, giving walls a dry, grounded look rather than a rich chocolate finish. In strong daylight, this shade can appear lighter and more taupe-brown, while warm lamps bring out its softer reddish warmth. Use it in a den, dining room, entry, or on built-in cabinetry alongside warm white trim, oak, aged brass, linen, and natural stone. Deep green, terracotta, and inky navy accents give Dry Brown a stronger contrast without competing with its restrained character.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Dry Brown
- **Color code:** N230-5
- **HEX:** #968374
- **RGB:** 150, 131, 116
- **LRV:** 24.40%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 26° Saturation: 22.67% Value: 58.82%
- **HSL:** hsl(26, 14, 52)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.67 Yellow: 22.67 Key: 41.18
- **YIQ:** Y: 134.971 I: 16.142 Q: -0.649
- **XYZ:** X: 23.846 Y: 23.978 Z: 19.89
- **CIE Lab:** L:56.066 a:4.723 b:10.77
- **CIE Luv:** L:56.066 u:12.669 v:13.554
- **Decimal:** 9864052
- **Hunter Lab:** 48.968, 1.232, 10.194

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Driftwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-driftwood-2107-40)
- [Valspar US Chocolate Milk](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-chocolate-milk)
- [Valspar US Tempered Allspice](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-tempered-allspice)
- [Valspar US Cavern](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-cavern)
- [Behr Earthnut](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-earthnut)
- [Behr Ottertail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ottertail)
- [Benjamin Moore Woodacres](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-woodacres-1020)
- [Behr Bridle Leather](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-bridle-leather)
- [Behr Light Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-light-truffle)
- [Benjamin Moore Beigewood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-beigewood-1007)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusted Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/dusted-truffle-sw-9083)
- [Sherwin Williams Sycamore Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/sycamore-tan-sw-2855)
- [Sherwin Williams Tavern Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/tavern-taupe-sw-7508)
- [Behr Frontier Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-frontier-brown)
- [Sherwin Williams Timeless Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/timeless-taupe-sw-9579)
- [Behr Sturdy Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sturdy-brown)
- [Valspar US Skylark](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-skylark)
- [Valspar US Creamy Mocha](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-creamy-mocha)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Smoked Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-smoked-mauve)
- [Behr Woodcraft](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-woodcraft)
- [Behr Art District](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-art-district)
- [Behr Ottertail](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ottertail)
- [Behr Rustic Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rustic-taupe)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Rare Wood](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-rare-wood)
- [Behr Swiss Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-swiss-brown)
- [Behr Antique Earth](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-antique-earth)
- [Behr Chocolate Swirl](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chocolate-swirl)
- [Behr Underground](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-underground)

## 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.