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A match of Behr 4C20-3 Saddle Brown is a deep brown with a muted, earthy character and a clear warm bias. With an LRV of 10.34, it reads quite dark, and the red-yellow undertone keeps it from looking cool or gray.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is well suited to rails, brackets, vent covers, switch plates, speaker grilles, mailbox parts, shutters, PVC trim, shelf supports, and other small fixtures where a darker brown finish is needed on metal, plastic, wood, or previously coated parts. It can also work on furniture accents and accessories that are easier to spray than brush.
Because the color is relatively dark and low in chroma, coverage is often straightforward, but surface texture and sheen still matter. Smooth or glossy substrates can make bumps, seams, and prep marks more noticeable, and the final appearance can shift from softer and more subdued in matte to deeper and richer in higher sheen. Good surface preparation and even film build help the match read consistently.
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220F-7 Yorkshire Brown
3B27-6 Owl Brown
AE-5 Chocolate Brown
BEHR is a dynamic company that actively embraces quality and innovation to bring the paint industry the very best products and services. Their bold entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to integrity and to doing the right thing has been the cornerstone of their success since 1947. BEHR enjoys great brand presence and a reputation for unparalleled quality, innovation, value and performance. People know and love the BEHR brand.
MyPerfectColor is able match all of the BEHR paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original BEHR color by matching the original BEHR color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using BEHR paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the BEHR Color and may not match BEHR Color standards. Refer to BEHR Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original BEHR color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
If you need more assistance, please feel free to contact us and one of our expert staff would be happy to help.
Primer needs depend on the substrate, its condition, and the paint format you choose. For a match of Behr 4C20-3 Saddle Brown, a primer is often a good idea on bare, repaired, stained, slick, or hard-to-cover surfaces, and it can improve adhesion. It is not always required, so the best step is to check the prep guidance for the specific MyPerfectColor product you plan to order.
If you are coating an item like PVC pipe, vents, hardware, or another small part, proper surface prep matters as much as the color match. Clean the surface, remove loose material, and use the recommended primer when the substrate calls for it.
No. The same color code, including Behr 4C20-3 Saddle Brown, can read differently when the finish changes because gloss level affects how much light reflects off the surface. A flatter finish usually looks softer, while a glossier finish can make the color appear deeper and more reflective.
If you are matching an existing painted part, try to choose the sheen that is closest to the item you are coating. The color reference stays the same, but the finished appearance can shift enough to matter on visible parts.
The Safety Data Sheet is tied to the specific MyPerfectColor product and chemistry, not to the Behr 4C20-3 Saddle Brown color name by itself. To find the correct SDS, use the product page or the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page for the exact item you plan to order.
For reference, the MyPerfectColor Safety Data Sheets page is: https://www.myperfectcolor.com/Safety-Data-Sheets/33970.htm. Make sure the SDS matches the product format you are buying, since spray paint and other product types can have different documentation.
Before ordering a custom match of Behr 4C20-3 Saddle Brown, confirm the brand color reference, the MyPerfectColor product type, the sheen, and the quantity. Custom-made color matches should be chosen carefully because they are not returnable or refundable.
This matters most when you are ordering a match for a specific part, fixture, or project where the finish and format must be right the first time. Double-checking those details before checkout helps avoid the wrong product and the wrong sheen.
Use light, even coats and keep your passes consistent when spraying a match of Behr 4C20-3 Saddle Brown. Avoid heavy wet coats, since they can cause runs, uneven sheen, or a muddy-looking build of color. Overlap each pass evenly so the finish stays uniform across the part.
This approach is especially useful on small or awkward items such as trim pieces, vents, pipe, brackets, or accessories. Let each coat flash off according to the product directions before adding the next coat, and use proper surface prep first so the color lays down cleanly.
MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Behr 4C20-3 Saddle Brown enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Behr 4C20-3 Saddle Brown in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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While we can provide Behr 4C20-3 Saddle Brown in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.