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Swiss Brown

Swiss Brown is a genuinely dark paint color from Behr. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 4 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#6e5f53

LRV

12.41

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Light Reflectance Value
12.41
Dark
TemperatureWarm

Swiss Brown in Real Rooms

Swiss Brown has a low LRV of 12.41 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.

2 Misc Photos

Note how Swiss Brown is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

Behr Swiss Brown paint color

Neutral Swiss Brown walls provide a sophisticated backdrop for any décor.

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Behr Swiss Brown paint color-block

Two-tone wall treatment using Swiss Brown adds dimension and visual interest.

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2 Dining Room Photos

Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Swiss Brown, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.

Behr Swiss Brown dining room review

Dining room in Swiss Brown creates an intimate, refined entertaining space.

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Behr Swiss Brown dining room color

Swiss Brown walls in this dining room enhance warm natural lighting.

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Color Codes

HEX#6e5f53
RGB110, 95, 83
HSL27° 14% 38%
CMYK0 14 25 57
CIE LabL: 41.4 a: 3.9 b: 9.1
XYZX: 12.08 Y: 12.12 Z: 9.88