Tudor Brown HC-185 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #503B31, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jeff’s Java from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #503B31 · HC-185
Tudor Brown
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tudor Brown Technical Profile
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Tudor Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tudor 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 MooreTudor Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintJeff’s Java
Jeff’s Java
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chocolate Sparkle
Behr
Nearly identical
Parkwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Turkish Coffee
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Terra Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Thoroughfare
Valspar
Very similar
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Stewart House Brown
PPG
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tudor Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tudor Brown
#503B31
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6C6648
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tudor Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tudor 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 Tudor 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.
Tudor Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tudor Brown have?
Tudor Brown by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Tudor Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tudor Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tudor Brown are Jeff’s Java by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Chocolate Sparkle by Behr (a near-identical match), Parkwood by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tudor 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 Tudor Brown?
Tudor Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.1, 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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