Deer Trail 1036 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #836D55, estimated LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Thatch Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #836D55 · 1036
Deer Trail
16%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Deer Trail Technical Profile
HEX Code#836D55
RGB131, 109, 85
Estimated LRV16.4
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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Colors That Work With Deer Trail
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Deer Trail
#836D55
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D9E6D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Deer Trail
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Deer Trail 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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Deer Trail — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Deer Trail have?
Deer Trail 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 Deer Trail from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Deer Trail are Thatch Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Salted Pretzel by PPG (a close digital match), Tanned Hyde by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Deer Trail'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 Deer Trail?
Deer Trail has a estimated lightness value of 16.4, 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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