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.
Ref. #706252 · 1000
Northwood Brown
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Northwood Brown Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Northwood Brown 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 Northwood Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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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