Behr Baronial Brown: A Complete Color Review

Looking for the perfect dark brown paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Behr Baronial Brown and if it might be right for your home!

Deep browns are having a moment, which is good news for all of us. Browns feel warm and comforting while still on-trend and elegant.

Deep browns can add a moody accent color to a space, or they can settle in as a neutral backdrop. You can easily mix them into all kinds of decor styles, whether you want something neutral or something bold.

Let's talk about one such cozy deep brown: Baronial Brown by Behr.

Baronial Brown, Behr, N170-7

Baronial Brown is a very deep brown, giving a room a cozy, sophisticated warmth. It can appear almost black in very dark spaces.

Color Family

Baronial Brown is in the neutral family.

Light Reflectance Value

7

Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.

With an LRV of 7, Baronial Brown is a very dark paint color.

RGB Colors

R: 90 G: 72 B: 64

RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!

Hex Code

#5A4840

Undertones

Baronial Brown has warm red undertones, which make it super inviting.

In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Baronial Brown will lean warmer and lighter, looking more brown. It will feel extra cozy in these spaces.

In darker spaces, such as north-facing rooms, Baronial Brown will lean cooler, darker, and a bit moodier, leaning more brown-black.

Best uses

Baronial Brown can be used as a sophisticated neutral paint color or as a deep, dramatic accent color.

Here are some places I’d recommend using Baronial Brown:

• Walls of a room you want to feel cozier, such as a bedroom, living room, or den (you can even paint the trim and moldings for a more sophisticated feel)
• Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
• Built-ins
• Cabinets or a kitchen island
• Accent wall
• Interior or exterior doors
• Shutters
• Home exterior
• Furniture

Similar Colors

• Behr Bear Rug
• Sherwin Williams Rookwood Dark Brown
• Benjamin Moore Classic Brown
• Behr Bison Brown
• Sherwin Williams Chateau Brown
• Benjamin Moore French Press
• Behr Dark Walnut

Coordinating Colors

Baronial Brown pairs beautifully with other warm colors. Think lighter browns, tans, beiges, off-whites, golden yellows, and dusty pinks.

It also works really well with deeper colors like purples, greens, teals, and blues.

Golden yellows:

• Ginger Jar
• Classic Gold
• Townhouse Tan
• Glazed Pears
• Hammered Gold

Dusty pinks:

• Cameo Stone
• Almost Pink
• Italian Villa
• Soft Feather
• Milady

Mid or dark blue-greens:

• Juniper Berries
• Sophisticated Teal 
• Dragonfly
• Tasmanian Sea 
• Vintage Teal

Trim Colors

Baronial Brown looks amazing paired with creamy whites for trim. It keeps the overall look fresh while letting the warmth of the brown shine.

Soft white trim colors:

• Sherwin Williams Alabaster
• Benjamin Moore White Dove
• Behr Cameo White

FAQS

Here are some common frequently asked questions about Baronial Brown.

What color is Baronial Brown?

Baronial Brown is a very dark brown, almost black. It appears warmer and more brown in lighter spaces, and it will look moodier and more brown-black in darker spaces.

Is brown a luxury color?

Yes, brown can absolutely feel like a luxury color! Deep browns are rising in popularity as trends move back towards warm colors.

Deep Brown makes a space feel luxurious, sophisticated and on-trend, while also warm, cozy, and inviting.

Browns work great on front doors, shutters, kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, and more. Endless possibilities! Swatch a few brown paint colors in your home and see what you think!

What colors go with Baronial Brown?

Baronial Brown can be used as a sophisticated neutral paint color. It looks great paired with other warm colors, such as lighter browns, tans, beiges, off-whites, golden yellows, and dusty pinks.

It can also be paired with deeper colors such as purples, greens, teals, and blues for a moodier, more dramatic look.

To start, try swatching Baronial Brown with Ginger Jar (a golden yellow), Cameo Stone (a dusty pink), Juniper Berries (a deep blue-green), Rumors (a ruby red), or Carbon Copy (a deep blackish gray).

What's the difference: Behr Baronial Brown vs SW Rookwood Dark Brown

These two are similar! However, Baronial Brown (LRV 7) is very slightly darker than Rookwood Dark Brown (LRV 8). Both are dark paint colors.

While both have warm undertones, Rookwood Dark Brown leans more orange and Baronial Brown more red.

If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.

What's the difference: Behr Baronial Brown vs BM Classic Brown?

Baronial Brown and Classic Brown have a lot in common! But no two paint colors are exactly the same.

Baronial Brown has an LRV of 7, and Classic Brown has an LRV of 7.56, so the difference between the two is almost impossible to see. Both are very dark browns!

Classic Brown leans slightly more orange and Baronial Brown slightly more red.

Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!

Is Behr Baronial Brown warm?

Yes, Baronial Brown is a deep, warm brown. Its lovely red undertones give it a cozy, inviting feel.