Ref. #6C4F3F · CSP-300
Riding
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Riding Technical Profile
What color is Riding? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #6C4F3F. Colors similar to Riding include Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Medium Brown, MPC Old Copper, Sherwin-Williams Brevity Brown. Riding has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Riding creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Riding pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Riding
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Riding
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Riding
#6C4F3F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#857F59
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Riding
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Riding 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 Riding.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Riding — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Riding have?
Riding by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Riding from other brands?
The closest matches are Rookwood Medium Brown by Sherwin-Williams (#6E5241), Old Copper by MPC (#684D3C), Brevity Brown by Sherwin-Williams (#715243). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Riding?
Riding has an LRV of 9.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Riding's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.