Marshlands CC-512 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #665A4B, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raw Cacao Bean from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #665A4B · CC-512
Marshlands
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Marshlands Technical Profile
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Marshlands in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Marshlands in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMarshlands
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRaw Cacao Bean
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Black Heath
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chocolate Lab
PPG
Nearly identical
Suitable Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pearl Beige
RAL
Nearly identical
Mocha Mousse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Clove Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Roasted Sepia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Marshlands
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Marshlands
#665A4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#86895B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Marshlands
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Marshlands 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 Marshlands.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Marshlands — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Marshlands have?
Marshlands 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 Marshlands in your own space before committing.
What colors match Marshlands from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Marshlands are Raw Cacao Bean by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Black Heath by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chocolate Lab by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Marshlands'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 Marshlands?
Marshlands has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.6, 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 Marshlands's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.