Falcon Brown 1238 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #655246, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pine Cone from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #655246 · 1238
Falcon Brown
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Falcon Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#655246
RGB101, 82, 70
Estimated LRV9.2
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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#635044
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#695649
Close digital match
Cowboy Boots
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#65534A
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#604E44
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#5F4D43
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#68534A
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#624E45
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#67544C
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#654F48
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Colors That Work With Falcon Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Falcon Brown
#655246
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858059
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Falcon Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Falcon Brown 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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Falcon Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Falcon Brown have?
Falcon Brown 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 Falcon Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Falcon Brown are Pine Cone by Behr (a close digital match), Wild Mustang by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Cowboy Boots by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Falcon Brown'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 Falcon Brown?
Falcon Brown has a estimated lightness value of 9.2, 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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