Ref. #66564B · HC-67
Clinton Brown
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clinton Brown Technical Profile
What color is Clinton Brown? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #66564B. Colors similar to Clinton Brown include Behr Chocolate Swirl, PPG Ground Coffee, Dunn-Edwards Wild Mustang. Clinton Brown has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Clinton Brown creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Clinton Brown pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Clinton Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clinton Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clinton Brown
#66564B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#89855B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clinton Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clinton 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 Clinton 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.
Clinton Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clinton Brown have?
Clinton Brown by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Clinton Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Chocolate Swirl by Behr (#67574C), Ground Coffee by PPG (#63554B), Wild Mustang by Dunn-Edwards (#695649). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Clinton Brown?
Clinton Brown has an LRV of 10.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Clinton Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.