New AC-6 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A18562, LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toffee from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A18562 · AC-6
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25%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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New in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to New in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNew
Nearly identical
Vista PaintToffee
Toffee
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ginger Root
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Muddy Paws
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coffee With Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Sugar Shack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Bronze
Behr
Nearly identical
Mudslide
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crunch Granola
Valspar
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With New
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
New
#A18562
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for New
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
New 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 New.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
New — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does New have?
New 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 New in your own space before committing.
What colors match New from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to New are Toffee by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ginger Root by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Ginger Root by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting New'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 New?
New has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.2, 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 New's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.