Old Canal 1132 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A47A5B, 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.
Ref. #A47A5B · 1132
Old Canal
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Old Canal Technical Profile
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Old Canal in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Old Canal in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreOld Canal
Nearly identical
KilzBrown Bag
Brown Bag
Kilz
Nearly identical
Wildwood Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Smokey Topaz
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chicken Coop
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
S'mores
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Veldrift
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rustic Oak
Valspar
Very similar
Afternoon Tea
PPG
Very similar
Burnt Toffee
Behr
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Old Canal
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
Pure 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
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 Old Canal.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Old Canal in your own space before committing.
What colors match Old Canal from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Old Canal are Brown Bag by Kilz (a near-identical match), Wildwood Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Smokey Topaz by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Old Canal's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.