Ref. #9F7444 · S270-7
Antique Penny
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Antique Penny Technical Profile
What color is Antique Penny? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9F7444. Colors similar to Antique Penny include Vista Paint Crazy Horse, Hirshfield's English Bartlett, Vista Paint English Bartlett. Antique Penny has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Antique Penny creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Antique Penny pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Antique Penny
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Antique Penny
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Antique Penny
#9F7444
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5A76F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Antique Penny
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Antique Penny Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Antique Penny.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Antique Penny — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Antique Penny have?
Antique Penny by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Antique Penny from other brands?
The closest matches are Crazy Horse by Vista Paint (#A37644), English Bartlett by Hirshfield's (#A17548), English Bartlett by Vista Paint (#A37646). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Antique Penny?
Antique Penny has an LRV of 23.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Antique Penny's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.