Oakwood Brown 770B-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #796962, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Less Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #796962 · 770B-6
Oakwood Brown
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Oakwood Brown Technical Profile
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Oakwood Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Oakwood Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrOakwood Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsLess Brown
Less Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Embarked
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Toasted Taupe
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bold Brandy
PPG
Nearly identical
Gateway Arch
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cocoa Truffle
Kilz
Very similar
Triple Chocolate Mousse
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ranch House
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Devonwood Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Oakwood Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Oakwood Brown
#796962
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F966F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Oakwood Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Oakwood 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 Oakwood 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.
Oakwood Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Oakwood Brown have?
Oakwood 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 Oakwood Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Oakwood Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Oakwood Brown are Less Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Embarked by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Toasted Taupe by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Oakwood 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 Oakwood Brown?
Oakwood Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.0, 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 Oakwood Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.