Hedgehog Brown 2097-30 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7B584A, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Burnt Umber from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7B584A · 2097-30
Hedgehog Brown
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Hedgehog Brown Technical Profile
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Hedgehog Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Hedgehog 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 MooreHedgehog Brown
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sBurnt Umber
Burnt Umber
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Roxy Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Burnt Umber
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Iron Oxide
Behr
Nearly identical
November Foliage
Valspar
Very similar
Spiced Cinnamon
PPG
Very similar
Brevity Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yule Log
Kilz
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Hedgehog Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hedgehog Brown
#7B584A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#958A63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hedgehog Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hedgehog 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 Hedgehog 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.
Hedgehog Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hedgehog Brown have?
Hedgehog 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 Hedgehog Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hedgehog Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hedgehog Brown are Burnt Umber by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Roxy Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Burns Cave by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hedgehog 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 Hedgehog Brown?
Hedgehog Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.7, 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 Hedgehog Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.