Appalachian Brown 2115-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #4A3B34, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Film Noir from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4A3B34 · 2115-10
Appalachian Brown
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Appalachian Brown Technical Profile
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Appalachian Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Appalachian 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 MooreAppalachian Brown
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sFilm Noir
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wrightsford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cracked Pepper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chocolate Therapy
Behr
Nearly identical
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Stewart House Brown
PPG
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Christmas Pudding
Valspar
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Appalachian Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Appalachian Brown
#4A3B34
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6A6447
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Appalachian Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Appalachian 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 Appalachian 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.
Appalachian Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Appalachian Brown have?
Appalachian Brown by Benjamin Moore 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 Appalachian Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Appalachian Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Appalachian Brown are Film Noir by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Wrightsford by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Film Noir by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Appalachian 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 Appalachian Brown?
Appalachian Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.8, 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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