Northwood Brown by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Northwood Brown

13%LRV Value
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Northwood Brown 1000 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #706252, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smokehouse from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Northwood Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#706252
RGB112, 98, 82
LRV12.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Northwood Brown in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Northwood 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 MooreNorthwood Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSmokehouse

Smokehouse

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Weathered Log

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Stampede

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cocoa

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Introspective

PPG

Nearly identical

Evening Shade

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Monk's Cloth

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Pearl Beige

RAL

Nearly identical

Tan Bark Trail

Behr

Very similar

Muddy Paws

Kilz

Very similar

Clay .06

Colorhouse

Very similar

Cardamom

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Northwood Brown

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Northwood Brown

#706252

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#919362

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Northwood Brown

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Smokehouse

Complement

Mountain River

Northwood 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 Northwood Brown.

Sterling Forest

Benjamin Moore · 518

#6E694F

Rockies Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2107-30

#705A4C

Dash of Pepper

Benjamin Moore · 1554

#73695A

Deep Creek

Benjamin Moore · 1477

#6C665C

Tamarind

Benjamin Moore · AF-120

#746147

Mustang

Benjamin Moore · 2111-30

#69584B

More brown colors from other brands

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

Clockworks

Behr · MQ2-09

#72573D

Chocolate Coco

Behr · S-G-760

#4E3931

Burnt Umber

Vista Paint · H0136

#7D5C4E

Bread Basket

PPG · 1087-6

#AB8659

Golden Granola

PPG · 1094-5

#B8996B

Muddy Paws

Dutch Boy · 216-5DB

#A5865F

Northwood Brown — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Northwood Brown have?
Northwood 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 Northwood Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northwood Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northwood Brown are Smokehouse by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Weathered Log by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Stampede by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Northwood 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 Northwood Brown?
Northwood Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.8, 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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