Blue Ridge Mountains 1043 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #83694A, estimated LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bazaar from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #83694A · 1043
Blue Ridge Mountains
15%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Blue Ridge Mountains Technical Profile
HEX Code#83694A
RGB131, 105, 74
Estimated LRV15.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Blue Ridge Mountains
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Blue Ridge Mountains from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Blue Ridge Mountains are Bazaar by Behr (a close digital match), Chester Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Ground Nutmeg by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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