Firewood 1027 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9D816E, LRV 24 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Home Sweet Home from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D816E · 1027
Firewood
24%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Firewood Technical Profile
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Firewood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Firewood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFirewood
Nearly identical
BehrHome Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
Behr
Nearly identical
Dusted Truffle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tender Twig
Valspar
Nearly identical
Locomotion
PPG
Nearly identical
Wood Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Very similar
Antigua Rose
Vista Paint
Very similar
Veldrift
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Firewood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Firewood
#9D816E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Firewood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Firewood 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 Firewood.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Firewood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Firewood have?
Firewood 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 Firewood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Firewood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Firewood are Home Sweet Home by Behr (a near-identical match), Warm Nutmeg by Behr (a near-identical match), Dusted Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Firewood'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 Firewood?
Firewood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.0, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Firewood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.