Sorrel Brown PMD-88 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9B6D51, estimated LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ranch Home from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #9B6D51 · PMD-88
Sorrel Brown
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sorrel Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#9B6D51
RGB155, 109, 81
Estimated LRV18.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Ranch Home
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#9B6D50
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Artist'S Copper
PPG
#976A50
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Pale Cordovan
Valspar
#A06D4E
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Wheat Penny
Sherwin-Williams
#976B53
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Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
#9E6B4A
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Penny
Benjamin Moore
#996F50
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Colors That Work With Sorrel Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sorrel Brown
#9B6D51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A079
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sorrel Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sorrel 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
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Sorrel Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sorrel Brown have?
Sorrel Brown by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Sorrel Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sorrel Brown are Ranch Home by Kilz (a close digital match), Artist'S Copper by PPG (a close digital match), Pale Cordovan by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sorrel 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 Sorrel Brown?
Sorrel Brown has a estimated lightness value of 18.5, 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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Why Sorrel Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.