Manchester Brown QE-24 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #4F4340, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tucker Chocolate from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4F4340 · QE-24
Manchester Brown
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Manchester Brown Technical Profile
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Manchester Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Manchester Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrManchester Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTucker Chocolate
Tucker Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dark Granite
PPG
Nearly identical
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Black Raisin
Valspar
Nearly identical
Double Fudge
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Cracked Pepper
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Orchid Black
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Manchester Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Manchester Brown
#4F4340
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#74694E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Manchester Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Manchester Brown 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 Manchester Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Manchester Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Manchester Brown have?
Manchester Brown by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Manchester Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Manchester Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Manchester Brown are Tucker Chocolate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chocolate by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dark Granite by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Manchester Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Manchester Brown?
Manchester Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Manchester Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.