Ref. #734F40 · 2105-20
Root Beer Candy
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Root Beer Candy Technical Profile
What color is Root Beer Candy? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #734F40. Colors similar to Root Beer Candy include Hirshfield's Coffee Shop, Vista Paint Coffee Shop, Vista Paint Soul of the Earth. Root Beer Candy has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 10, Root Beer Candy 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, Root Beer Candy 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 Root Beer Candy
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Root Beer Candy
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Root Beer Candy
#734F40
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8A815C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Root Beer Candy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Root Beer Candy 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 Root Beer Candy.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Root Beer Candy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Root Beer Candy have?
Root Beer Candy by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Root Beer Candy from other brands?
The closest matches are Coffee Shop by Hirshfield's (#725042), Coffee Shop by Vista Paint (#704D3D), Soul of the Earth by Vista Paint (#714C3B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Root Beer Candy?
Root Beer Candy has an LRV of 9.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Root Beer Candy's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.