Middlebury Brown by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Ref. #6A5A4E · HC-68

Middlebury Brown

11%LRV Value
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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.

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Middlebury Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#6A5A4E
RGB106, 90, 78
LRV10.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Dixon Brown

Complement

Approaching Storm

Middlebury 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

Flower Pot

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 Middlebury Brown.

Mustang

Benjamin Moore · 2111-30

#69584B

Wood Grain Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2109-30

#69564E

Rockies Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2107-30

#705A4C

Clinton Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-67

#66564B

Branchport Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-72

#61524B

Tamarind

Benjamin Moore · AF-120

#746147

More brown colors from other brands

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

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball · 316

#A36E4C

Drum Solo

Behr · T11-9

#A66E4B

Honey Graham

PPG · 1069-5

#BC886A

Khaki Moss

PPG · 30YY 27/226

#A18D68

Welcome Home

Hirshfield's · 0325

#907C51

Fall Leaf

Kilz · LD290-02

#B48347

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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