Abbey Brown 1225 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #835B4A, 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.
Ref. #835B4A · 1225
Abbey Brown
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Abbey Brown Technical Profile
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Abbey Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Abbey Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAbbey Brown
Nearly identical
PPGSpiced Cinnamon
Spiced Cinnamon
PPG
Nearly identical
Iron Oxide
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Sauce
Valspar
Very similar
Burnt Umber
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Toasty
Kilz
Very similar
Burns Cave
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Burnt Umber
Vista Paint
Very similar
Canyon Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Abbey Brown — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Abbey Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Abbey Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Abbey Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Abbey Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Abbey Brown are Spiced Cinnamon by PPG (a near-identical match), Iron Oxide by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
Explore More with Abbey Brown
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Abbey Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.