Sorrel Brown 1236 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8F6F60, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Temptation from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8F6F60 · 1236
Sorrel Brown
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sorrel Brown Technical Profile
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Sorrel Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sorrel 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 MooreSorrel Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTemptation
Temptation
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fine Leather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Monterey Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rustic Earth
Valspar
Very similar
Antiquities
Behr
Very similar
Temptation
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Swing Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Twiggy Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Derby Brown
PPG
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sorrel Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sorrel Brown
#8F6F60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A79F7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sorrel Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sorrel 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 Sorrel 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.
Sorrel Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sorrel Brown have?
Sorrel 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 Sorrel Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sorrel Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sorrel Brown are Temptation by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fine Leather by Kilz (a near-identical match), Monterey Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a very close match) — the best options for getting Sorrel 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 Sorrel Brown?
Sorrel Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sorrel Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.