Valley Forge Brown HC-74 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #937355, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #937355 · HC-74
Valley Forge Brown
19%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Valley Forge Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#937355
RGB147, 115, 85
Estimated LRV19.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Valley Forge Brown
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Valley Forge Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Valley Forge Brown are Shaved Chocolate by Behr (a close digital match), Goldstone by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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