Ten Gallon Hat 1210 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9C6853, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Tea from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C6853 · 1210
Ten Gallon Hat
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ten Gallon Hat Technical Profile
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Ten Gallon Hat in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ten Gallon Hat in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreTen Gallon Hat
Nearly identical
KilzSpiced Tea
Spiced Tea
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rosewood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Classic Brick Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Barrel
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sizzling Hot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sienna Red
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sizzling Hot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Toasted Chestnut
Behr
Very similar
Wheat Penny
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ten Gallon Hat
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ten Gallon Hat
#9C6853
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A79E7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ten Gallon Hat
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ten Gallon Hat 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
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Ten Gallon Hat — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ten Gallon Hat have?
Ten Gallon Hat 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 Ten Gallon Hat in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ten Gallon Hat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ten Gallon Hat are Spiced Tea by Kilz (a near-identical match), Rosewood by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Classic Brick Red by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ten Gallon Hat'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 Ten Gallon Hat?
Ten Gallon Hat has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.6, 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 Ten Gallon Hat's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.