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Cognac Snifter

27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Cognac Snifter 1148 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B78354, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramel Sauce from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Cognac Snifter Technical Profile

HEX Code#B78354
RGB183, 131, 84
LRV26.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Cognac Snifter in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Cognac Snifter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreCognac Snifter
Nearly identical
BehrCaramel Sauce

Caramel Sauce

Behr

Nearly identical

Pronghorn

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cowboy Hat

PPG

Very similar

Toned Honey

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Safari Sun

Hirshfield's

Very similar

African Desert

Vista Paint

Very similar

Rookwood Amber

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Burmese Gold

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Golden Sunrise

Kilz

Very similar

Clay .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Cognac Snifter

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Cognac Snifter

#B78354

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B2B180

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Cognac Snifter

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pronghorn

Complement

Picasso

Cognac Snifter Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Ashwood

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Topaz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Halo

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Clearest Ocean Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

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Gladstone Tan

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Dark Mustard

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Goldenhurst

Benjamin Moore · 196

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Sienna Clay

Benjamin Moore · 104

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English Ochre

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#BE7E49

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Bean Pot

Hirshfield's · H0127

#8B6B51

Farmhouse Ochre

Vista Paint · H0027

#B7833F

Smokey Topaz

Sherwin-Williams · 6117

#A57955

Amazon Mist

Hirshfield's · 0136

#7F6054

Chasm

Hirshfield's · 0172

#876044

Grecian Olive

Valspar · 3008-7A

#A38759

Cognac Snifter — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Cognac Snifter have?
Cognac Snifter 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 Cognac Snifter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cognac Snifter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cognac Snifter are Caramel Sauce by Behr (a near-identical match), Pronghorn by Valspar (a near-identical match), Cowboy Hat by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cognac Snifter'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 Cognac Snifter?
Cognac Snifter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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