Masada AF-220 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A4683F, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clay .03 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A4683F · AF-220
Masada
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Masada Technical Profile
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Masada in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Masada in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMasada
Nearly identical
ColorhouseClay .03
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Chaparral
PPG
Nearly identical
Solar Fire
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Warrior King
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Maple Glaze
Behr
Nearly identical
Brandywine
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Flickering Flame
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pale Cordovan
Valspar
Very similar
Autumn Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Masada
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Masada
#A4683F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAA46C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Masada
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Masada 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 Masada.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Masada — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Masada have?
Masada 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 Masada in your own space before committing.
What colors match Masada from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Masada are Clay .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Chaparral by PPG (a near-identical match), Solar Fire by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Masada'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 Masada?
Masada has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Masada's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.