Ref. #9D8275 · 2106-40
Cougar Brown
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cougar Brown Technical Profile
What color is Cougar Brown? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9D8275. Colors similar to Cougar Brown include Dunn-Edwards Wood Lake, Kilz Spiced Cocoa, Sherwin-Williams Dusted Truffle. Cougar Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 24, Cougar 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, Cougar 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 Cougar Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cougar Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cougar Brown
#9D8275
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cougar Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cougar 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 Cougar 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.
Cougar Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cougar Brown have?
Cougar Brown by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Cougar Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Wood Lake by Dunn-Edwards (#A08475), Spiced Cocoa by Kilz (#9E867A), Dusted Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (#9C8373). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Cougar Brown?
Cougar Brown has an LRV of 24.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cougar Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.