Old Canal 1132 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A47A5B, estimated LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Bag from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A47A5B · 1132
Old Canal
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Old Canal Technical Profile
HEX Code#A47A5B
RGB164, 122, 91
Estimated LRV22.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Old Canal
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Old Canal
#A47A5B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Old Canal
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Old Canal Room Palettes
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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
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Old Canal — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Old Canal have?
Old Canal by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Old Canal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Canal are Brown Bag by Kilz (a close digital match), Wildwood Bay by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Smokey Topaz by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Old Canal'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 Old Canal?
Old Canal has a estimated lightness value of 22.6, 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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