Gaucho Brown 2096-40 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AA8674, LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Homestead from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AA8674 · 2096-40
Gaucho Brown
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gaucho Brown Technical Profile
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Gaucho Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gaucho 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 MooreGaucho Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsHomestead
Homestead
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Minestrone
Behr
Nearly identical
Chocolate Cheesecake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Renwick Rose Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tattered Teddy
PPG
Very similar
Cappuccino Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Pavilion Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pavilion Tan
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Davenport
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gaucho Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gaucho Brown
#AA8674
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gaucho Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gaucho 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 Gaucho 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.
Gaucho Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gaucho Brown have?
Gaucho Brown 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 Gaucho Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gaucho Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gaucho Brown are Homestead by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Minestrone by Behr (a near-identical match), Tribal Pottery by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gaucho 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 Gaucho Brown?
Gaucho Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 26.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gaucho Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.