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
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.
Neutral Swiss Brown walls provide a sophisticated backdrop for any décor.
@c.s.rambo
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.
Dining room in Swiss Brown creates an intimate, refined entertaining space.
@brit_conway
Swiss Brown walls in this dining room enhance warm natural lighting.
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Similar Colors
Art District reflects far more light (LRV 26 vs 12), opening up a space where Swiss Brown encloses it.
Complementary Colors
Absolute Zero reflects far more light (LRV 64 vs 12), opening up a space where Swiss Brown encloses it.
A 10-point LRV gap (22 vs 12) makes Adirondack Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 15 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.