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Ref. #9A834B · T11-17

Wishing Troll

24%LRV Value
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Wishing Troll T11-17 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #9A834B, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brazen from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Wishing Troll Technical Profile

HEX Code#9A834B
RGB154, 131, 75
LRV23.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr

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Wishing Troll in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Wishing Troll in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrWishing Troll
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBrazen

Brazen

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Brassy

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Algae Bloom

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Spacious Plain

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Safari Scene

PPG

Very similar

Gold Estate

Vista Paint

Very similar

Pickling Spice

Kilz

Very similar

Gold Estate

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Marsh Grass

Valspar

Very similar

Leaf .05

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Grey Beige

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Wishing Troll

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wishing Troll

#9A834B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9AA474

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Wishing Troll

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fudge Truffle

Complement

Bluer Than Blue

Wishing Troll Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Butter Rum

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Sophisticated Lilac

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Abalone Shell

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Charter Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Wishing Troll.

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Behr · N290-6

#9F864D

Lucky Bamboo

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#93834B

Temple Tile

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#A2824B

Wooden Swing

Behr · 290F-5

#9D8153

Retro Avocado

Behr · PPU9-3

#958D45

Ancient Pottery

Behr · N250-5

#9A7650

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Flickering Gold

Dunn-Edwards · DE6166

#C6A668

Key Keeper

Hirshfield's · 0290

#A48A62

Tamarind

Benjamin Moore · AF-120

#746147

Toasted Sesame

PPG · 1099-5

#AF9A73

Cocoa Pecan

PPG · 1084-6

#967B5D

Wet Clay

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1045

#96846B

Wishing Troll — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wishing Troll have?
Wishing Troll by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wishing Troll in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wishing Troll from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wishing Troll are Brazen by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brassy by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Grecian Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wishing Troll'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 Wishing Troll?
Wishing Troll has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.6, 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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