Ref. #9C6853 · 1210
Ten Gallon Hat
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ten Gallon Hat Technical Profile
What color is Ten Gallon Hat? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9C6853. Colors similar to Ten Gallon Hat include Kilz Spiced Tea, Dunn-Edwards Rosewood, MPC Airain Bronze Met.. Ten Gallon Hat has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Ten Gallon Hat 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, Ten Gallon Hat 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 Ten Gallon Hat
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Ten Gallon Hat.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Ten Gallon Hat from other brands?
The closest matches are Spiced Tea by Kilz (#9B6751), Rosewood by Dunn-Edwards (#9B6957), Airain Bronze Met. by MPC (#9B6451). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ten Gallon Hat?
Ten Gallon Hat has an LRV of 17.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.