Falcon Brown 1238 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #655246, 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.
Ref. #655246 · 1238
Falcon Brown
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Falcon Brown Technical Profile
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Falcon Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Falcon Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFalcon Brown
Nearly identical
BehrPine Cone
Pine Cone
Behr
Nearly identical
Wild Mustang
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cowboy Boots
Valspar
Nearly identical
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bargeboard Brown
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Chestnut
PPG
Very similar
Bargeboard Brown
Vista Paint
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Falcon Brown
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
Pure 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
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 Falcon 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.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Falcon Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Falcon Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Falcon Brown are Pine Cone by Behr (a near-identical match), Wild Mustang by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cowboy Boots by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Falcon Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.