Middlebury Brown HC-68 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6A5A4E, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mudslide from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A5A4E · HC-68
Middlebury Brown
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Middlebury Brown Technical Profile
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Middlebury Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Middlebury 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 MooreMiddlebury Brown
Nearly identical
ValsparMudslide
Mudslide
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aging Barrel
Behr
Nearly identical
Coffee House
PPG
Nearly identical
Three Bears
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Deeply Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Homestead Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Christmas Ornament
Vista Paint
Very similar
Christmas Ornament
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Chocolate Torte
Kilz
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Middlebury Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Middlebury Brown
#6A5A4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8D8A5E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Middlebury Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Middlebury Brown 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 Middlebury Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Middlebury Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Middlebury Brown have?
Middlebury Brown 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 Middlebury Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Middlebury Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Middlebury Brown are Mudslide by Valspar (a near-identical match), Aging Barrel by Behr (a near-identical match), Coffee House by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Middlebury 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 Middlebury Brown?
Middlebury Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.9, 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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