Branchport Brown HC-72 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #61524B, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Authentic Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #61524B · HC-72
Branchport Brown
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Branchport Brown Technical Profile
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Branchport Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Branchport 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 MooreBranchport Brown
Nearly identical
PPGAuthentic Brown
Authentic Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Brownstone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rawhide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Scented Clove
Behr
Nearly identical
Cabin Plank
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rawhide
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Chateau Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Branchport Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Branchport Brown
#61524B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#867E59
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Branchport Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Branchport 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 Branchport Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Branchport Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Branchport Brown have?
Branchport Brown by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Branchport Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Branchport Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Branchport Brown are Authentic Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Brownstone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Rawhide by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Branchport 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 Branchport Brown?
Branchport Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.1, 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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