Buckhorn 987 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #85745F, estimated LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Le Chateau Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #85745F · 987
Buckhorn
18%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Buckhorn Technical Profile
HEX Code#85745F
RGB133, 116, 95
Estimated LRV18.3
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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Le Chateau Brown
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#847560
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#847563
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Sandy Shoes
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#827461
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Broccoli Brown
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#827462
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#85715A
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Mocha Latte
Behr
#82715F
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#877459
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#857767
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Colors That Work With Buckhorn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buckhorn
#85745F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0A374
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buckhorn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buckhorn 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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Buckhorn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buckhorn have?
Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buckhorn are Le Chateau Brown by PPG (a close digital match), Sandy Shoes by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sandy Shoes by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Buckhorn'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 Buckhorn?
Buckhorn has a estimated lightness value of 18.3, 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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