Barrel Brown 2098-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #68483B, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hideaway from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #68483B · 2098-10
Barrel Brown
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Barrel Brown Technical Profile
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Barrel Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Barrel 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 MooreBarrel Brown
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sHideaway
Hideaway
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bird House Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Bistro Brown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fairfax Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Deep Cherrywood
Behr
Very similar
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Chicory Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rich Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Nut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Barrel Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barrel Brown
#68483B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#807756
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barrel Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barrel 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 Barrel 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.
Barrel Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barrel Brown have?
Barrel 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 Barrel Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Barrel Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barrel Brown are Hideaway by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Bird House Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Bistro Brown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Barrel 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 Barrel Brown?
Barrel Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Barrel Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.