Birchwood 1161 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A57C65, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnt Sienna from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A57C65 · 1161
Birchwood
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Birchwood Technical Profile
HEX Code#A57C65
RGB165, 124, 101
Estimated LRV23.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Birchwood
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Birchwood
#A57C65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA885
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Birchwood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Birchwood 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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Birchwood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Birchwood have?
Birchwood 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 Birchwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birchwood are Burnt Sienna by Kilz (a close digital match), Rustic Oak by Valspar (a close digital match), Wholesome by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Birchwood'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 Birchwood?
Birchwood has a estimated lightness value of 23.4, 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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