Brown 2099-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6F4A3B, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bird House Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6F4A3B · 2099-10
Brown
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Technical Profile
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Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to 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 MooreBrown
Nearly identical
PPGBird House Brown
Bird House Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Evolution
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soul of the Earth
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Bricktone
Behr
Very similar
Pinecone Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Rugged Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Buffalo Herd
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rich Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Signal Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown
#6F4A3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#857B58
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown have?
Brown 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 Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown are Bird House Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Evolution by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Soul of the Earth by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Brown?
Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.