Plymouth Brown HC-73 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #80674F, LRV 15 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stockhorse from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #80674F · HC-73
Plymouth Brown
15%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Plymouth Brown Technical Profile
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Plymouth Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Plymouth 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 MoorePlymouth Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsStockhorse
Stockhorse
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pepper Spice
Behr
Nearly identical
Tea Chest
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Muddy Mississippi
Valspar
Nearly identical
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Nearly identical
Fig Branches
PPG
Nearly identical
Dig It
Vista Paint
Very similar
Hickory Nut
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Tanned Hyde
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Plymouth Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Plymouth Brown
#80674F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A9A68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Plymouth Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Plymouth 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 Plymouth 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.
Plymouth Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Plymouth Brown have?
Plymouth 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 Plymouth Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Plymouth Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Plymouth Brown are Stockhorse by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pepper Spice by Behr (a near-identical match), Tea Chest by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Plymouth 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 Plymouth Brown?
Plymouth Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Plymouth Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.