Abbey Brown 1225 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #835B4A, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Cinnamon from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #835B4A · 1225
Abbey Brown
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Abbey Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#835B4A
RGB131, 91, 74
Estimated LRV12.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Abbey Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Abbey Brown
#835B4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#998F67
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Abbey Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Abbey 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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Abbey Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Abbey Brown have?
Abbey Brown by Benjamin Moore 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 Abbey Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Abbey Brown are Spiced Cinnamon by PPG (a close digital match), Iron Oxide by Behr (a close digital match), Chocolate Sauce by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Abbey 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 Abbey Brown?
Abbey Brown has a estimated lightness value of 12.8, 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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