Morrel AF-125 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B39779, LRV 33 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Fawn from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B39779 · AF-125
Morrel
33%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Morrel Technical Profile
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Morrel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Morrel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMorrel
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSoft Fawn
Soft Fawn
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coffee Kiss
PPG
Nearly identical
Wooded Acre
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Country Dweller
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Changing Seasons
Valspar
Nearly identical
Oak Hollow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Artisan Crafts
Behr
Nearly identical
Coffee Cake
Kilz
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Morrel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Morrel
#B39779
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Morrel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Morrel 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 Morrel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Morrel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Morrel have?
Morrel 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 Morrel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Morrel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Morrel are Soft Fawn by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Coffee Kiss by PPG (a near-identical match), Wooded Acre by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Morrel'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 Morrel?
Morrel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Morrel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.