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North Creek Brown

11%LRV Value
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North Creek Brown 1001 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #665A4B, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raw Cacao Bean from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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North Creek Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#665A4B
RGB102, 90, 75
LRV10.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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North Creek Brown in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to North Creek 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 MooreNorth Creek Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsRaw Cacao Bean

Raw Cacao Bean

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Black Heath

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Chocolate Lab

PPG

Nearly identical

Suitable Brown

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Pearl Beige

RAL

Nearly identical

Mocha Mousse

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Clove Brown

Behr

Nearly identical

Roasted Sepia

Valspar

Nearly identical

Furlough

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Clay .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Muddy Paws

Kilz

Very similar

Cardamom

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With North Creek Brown

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

North Creek Brown

#665A4B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#86895B

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for North Creek Brown

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Wild Mustang

Complement

Yankee Doodle

North Creek 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

Firenze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to North Creek Brown.

Mustang

Benjamin Moore · 2111-30

#69584B

Clinton Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-67

#66564B

Wood Grain Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2109-30

#69564E

Branchport Brown

Benjamin Moore · HC-72

#61524B

Cabbage Patch

Benjamin Moore · 2141-20

#5D5B48

Rockies Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2107-30

#705A4C

More brown colors from other brands

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

Highland Grass

Vista Paint · 8495

#A19276

Connoisseur

Hirshfield's · 0143

#654E44

Weathered Saddle

Dunn-Edwards · DE5187

#B5745C

Bourbon Street

Dutch Boy · 318-7DB

#AF8544

Furlough

Dutch Boy · 421-6DB

#605544

True Walnut

Behr · BXC-73

#8B7561

North Creek Brown — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does North Creek Brown have?
North Creek 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 North Creek Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match North Creek Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to North Creek Brown are Raw Cacao Bean by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Black Heath by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chocolate Lab by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting North Creek 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 North Creek Brown?
North Creek Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.6, 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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