Blue Ridge Mountains 1043 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #83694A, LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bazaar from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #83694A · 1043
Blue Ridge Mountains
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Blue Ridge Mountains Technical Profile
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Blue Ridge Mountains in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Blue Ridge Mountains in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBlue Ridge Mountains
Nearly identical
BehrBazaar
Bazaar
Behr
Nearly identical
Chester Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ground Nutmeg
PPG
Nearly identical
Golden Summer
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Alchemical Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mossy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Grecian Helmet
Valspar
Very similar
Cupcake
Vista Paint
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Blue Ridge Mountains
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Blue Ridge Mountains
#83694A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#979967
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Blue Ridge Mountains
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Blue Ridge Mountains 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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Blue Ridge Mountains — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Blue Ridge Mountains have?
Blue Ridge Mountains 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 Blue Ridge Mountains in your own space before committing.
What colors match Blue Ridge Mountains from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Ridge Mountains are Bazaar by Behr (a near-identical match), Chester Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Ground Nutmeg by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Blue Ridge Mountains'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 Blue Ridge Mountains?
Blue Ridge Mountains has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.4, 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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