Ten Gallon Hat 1210 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9C6853, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #9C6853 · 1210
Ten Gallon Hat
18%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ten Gallon Hat Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C6853
RGB156, 104, 83
Estimated LRV17.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Ten Gallon Hat
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ten Gallon Hat
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ten Gallon Hat Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ten Gallon Hat from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ten Gallon Hat are Spiced Tea by Kilz (a close digital match), Rosewood by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Classic Brick Red by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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