Wright Brown N140-6 is a gray paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #5D5B58, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Shadows from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5D5B58 · N140-6
Wright Brown
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wright Brown Technical Profile
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Wright Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wright Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWright Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDark Shadows
Dark Shadows
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Charcoal Sketch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Forged Steel
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Stone's Throw
PPG
Nearly identical
Semi-Sweet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Iron Mountain
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gropius Gray
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ship'S Anchor
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dark Umber
Kilz
Very similar
Metal .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Down Pipe
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Traffic Grey B
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wright Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wright Brown
#5D5B58
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#878B5D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wright Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wright 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 Wright 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.
Wright Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wright Brown have?
Wright 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 Wright Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wright Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wright Brown are Dark Shadows by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Charcoal Sketch by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Forged Steel by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wright 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 Wright Brown?
Wright Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 13.0, 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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