Ref. #724E3A · 2096-10
Seed Brown
9%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Seed Brown Technical Profile
What color is Seed Brown? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #724E3A. Colors similar to Seed Brown include Vista Paint Soul of the Earth, Vista Paint Coffee Shop, Dunn-Edwards Rich Mocha. Seed Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 9, Seed Brown 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, Seed Brown 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 Seed Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Seed Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Seed Brown
#724E3A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#867F59
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Seed Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Seed 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 Seed 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.
Seed Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Seed Brown have?
Seed Brown by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Seed Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Soul of the Earth by Vista Paint (#714C3B), Coffee Shop by Vista Paint (#704D3D), Rich Mocha by Dunn-Edwards (#745342). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Seed Brown?
Seed Brown has an LRV of 9.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Seed Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.