Birchwood 1161 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A57C65, 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.
Ref. #A57C65 · 1161
Birchwood
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Birchwood Technical Profile
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Birchwood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Birchwood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBirchwood
Nearly identical
KilzBurnt Sienna
Burnt Sienna
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rustic Oak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wholesome
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Afternoon Tea
PPG
Very similar
Nutshell
Behr
Very similar
Veldrift
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Carmel Valley
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dusty Durango
Dutch Boy
Very similar
S'mores
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Birchwood
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Birchwood.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Birchwood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Birchwood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Birchwood are Burnt Sienna by Kilz (a near-identical match), Rustic Oak by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wholesome by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Birchwood's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.