Valley Forge Brown HC-74 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #937355, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Shaved Chocolate from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #937355 · HC-74
Valley Forge Brown
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Valley Forge Brown Technical Profile
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Valley Forge Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Valley Forge 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 MooreValley Forge Brown
Nearly identical
BehrShaved Chocolate
Shaved Chocolate
Behr
Nearly identical
Goldstone
PPG
Nearly identical
Cavern Sand
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cavern Sand
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Toasty
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Summerville Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cowboy Boots
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Standing Still
Valspar
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Valley Forge Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Valley Forge Brown
#937355
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4A377
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Valley Forge Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge 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.
Valley Forge Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Valley Forge Brown have?
Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Valley Forge Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Valley Forge Brown are Shaved Chocolate by Behr (a near-identical match), Goldstone by PPG (a near-identical match), Cocoa Cupcake by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Valley Forge 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 Valley Forge Brown?
Valley Forge Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.1, 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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Why Valley Forge Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.