Raleigh Sorrel CW-135 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8F765A, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fallen Leaves from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F765A · CW-135
Raleigh Sorrel
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Raleigh Sorrel Technical Profile
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Raleigh Sorrel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Raleigh Sorrel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreRaleigh Sorrel
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFallen Leaves
Fallen Leaves
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hat Box Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Mocha Syrup
Valspar
Nearly identical
Noble Crown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Forestwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Palomino
Vista Paint
Very similar
Carved Wood
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Safari Brown
Behr
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Raleigh Sorrel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Raleigh Sorrel
#8F765A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3A577
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Raleigh Sorrel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Raleigh Sorrel 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 Raleigh Sorrel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Raleigh Sorrel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Raleigh Sorrel have?
Raleigh Sorrel 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 Raleigh Sorrel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Raleigh Sorrel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Raleigh Sorrel are Fallen Leaves by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Hat Box Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Mocha Syrup by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Raleigh Sorrel'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 Raleigh Sorrel?
Raleigh Sorrel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.5, 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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Why Raleigh Sorrel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.