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Marsh Brown

12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Marsh Brown 2164-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7F593E, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Molasses from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Marsh Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#7F593E
RGB127, 89, 62
LRV12.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Marsh Brown in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Marsh 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 MooreMarsh Brown
Nearly identical
BehrMolasses

Molasses

Behr

Nearly identical

Western Pursuit

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Jute Brown

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Beige Brown

RAL

Nearly identical

Maple

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Mover and Shaker

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Rodeo

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Yule Log

Kilz

Very similar

Fresh Baked Pumpernickel

PPG

Very similar

Cowboy Hat

Valspar

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Marsh Brown

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Marsh Brown

#7F593E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#918D5F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Marsh Brown

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Pinecone Path

Complement

Mood Indigo

Marsh Brown Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Topaz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Marsh Brown.

Log Cabin

Benjamin Moore · 2163-10

#865D40

Chocolate Truffle

Benjamin Moore · 2096-20

#795340

English Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2100-30

#7E5749

Grandfather Clock Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2096-30

#835C49

Dark Nut Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2098-30

#795649

Antler Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2095-20

#765040

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Chestnut

PPG · 15-23

#624E45

Tiny Fawn

Behr · 240F-4

#C08268

Fancy Suede

Valspar · 3010-5

#C2874D

Brick Orange

Dutch Boy · 7476

#C27654

Christmas Ornament

Vista Paint · 0186

#6B5848

Film Noir

Vista Paint · 0144

#463730

Marsh Brown — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Marsh Brown have?
Marsh 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 Marsh Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marsh Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marsh Brown are Molasses by Behr (a near-identical match), Western Pursuit by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Leather Work by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marsh 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 Marsh Brown?
Marsh Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones

Why Marsh Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.

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