Earthly Russet 2173-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #814632, LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Valentino from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #814632 · 2173-10
Earthly Russet
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Earthly Russet Technical Profile
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Earthly Russet in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Earthly Russet in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreEarthly Russet
Nearly identical
Vista PaintValentino
Valentino
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Valentino
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cherry Cola
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Very similar
Warm Wassail
PPG
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Florence Brown
Behr
Very similar
Terra Cotta
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cajun Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pearl Copper
RAL
Very similar
Raw Clay
Kilz
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Earthly Russet
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Earthly Russet
#814632
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#918255
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Earthly Russet
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Earthly Russet 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 Earthly Russet.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Earthly Russet — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Earthly Russet have?
Earthly Russet 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 Earthly Russet in your own space before committing.
What colors match Earthly Russet from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earthly Russet are Valentino by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Outrageous by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Valentino by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Earthly Russet'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 Earthly Russet?
Earthly Russet has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Earthly Russet's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.