Long Valley Birch 1021 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #897462, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is True Walnut from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #897462 · 1021
Long Valley Birch
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Long Valley Birch Technical Profile
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Long Valley Birch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Long Valley 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 MooreLong Valley Birch
Nearly identical
BehrTrue Walnut
True Walnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Tree Branch
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dusty Path
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Scented Candle
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dusty Path
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Portabella
PPG
Nearly identical
Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Medium Roast
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Long Valley Birch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Long Valley Birch
#897462
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5A479
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Long Valley Birch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Long Valley 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 Long Valley 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.
Long Valley Birch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Long Valley Birch have?
Long Valley 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 Long Valley Birch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Long Valley Birch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Long Valley Birch are True Walnut by Behr (a near-identical match), Tree Branch by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Dusty Path by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Long Valley 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 Long Valley Birch?
Long Valley Birch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.7, 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 Long Valley Birch's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.