Kentucky Birch CSP-265 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #806D58, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tanned Hyde from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #806D58 · CSP-265
Kentucky Birch
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Kentucky Birch Technical Profile
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Kentucky Birch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Kentucky Birch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreKentucky Birch
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTanned Hyde
Tanned Hyde
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Outdoor Cafe
Behr
Nearly identical
Salted Pretzel
PPG
Nearly identical
Alpine Chamoisee
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hitching Post
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tiki Hut
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hitching Post
Vista Paint
Very similar
Twilight Jungle
Valspar
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Kentucky Birch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Kentucky Birch
#806D58
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D9E6D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Kentucky Birch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Kentucky Birch 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 Kentucky Birch.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Kentucky Birch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Kentucky Birch have?
Kentucky Birch 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 Kentucky Birch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Kentucky Birch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Kentucky Birch are Tanned Hyde by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Outdoor Cafe by Behr (a near-identical match), Salted Pretzel by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Kentucky Birch'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 Kentucky Birch?
Kentucky Birch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.2, 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 Kentucky Birch's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.