Pony Brown 2163-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8E6446, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Copper Pot from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8E6446 · 2163-20
Pony Brown
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Pony Brown Technical Profile
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Pony Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pony 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 MoorePony Brown
Nearly identical
PPGCopper Pot
Copper Pot
PPG
Nearly identical
Cedar Chest
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mochaccino
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Antiquarian Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chasm
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Barcelona Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Natural Cork
Valspar
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pony Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pony Brown
#8E6446
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D986A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pony Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pony 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 Pony 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.
Pony Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pony Brown have?
Pony Brown 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 Pony Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pony Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pony Brown are Copper Pot by PPG (a near-identical match), Cedar Chest by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mochaccino by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pony 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 Pony Brown?
Pony Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.3, 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 Pony Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.