Firewood 1027 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9D816E, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #9D816E · 1027
Firewood
24%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Firewood Technical Profile
HEX Code#9D816E
RGB157, 129, 110
Estimated LRV24.0
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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#9C806A
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Colors That Work With Firewood
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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
Digital 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
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Firewood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Firewood have?
Firewood 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 Firewood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Firewood are Home Sweet Home by Behr (a close digital match), Warm Nutmeg by Behr (a close digital match), Dusted Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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