Van Buren Brown HC-70 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #605047, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Black Walnut from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #605047 · HC-70
Van Buren Brown
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Van Buren Brown Technical Profile
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Van Buren Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Van Buren 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 MooreVan Buren Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBlack Walnut
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cabin Plank
Valspar
Nearly identical
Authentic Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Rookwood Dark Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Rawhide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Pumpernickel
Behr
Nearly identical
Gargoyle
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bittersweet Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Van Buren Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Van Buren Brown
#605047
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#837D57
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Van Buren Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Van Buren 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 Van Buren Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Van Buren Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Van Buren Brown have?
Van Buren Brown by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Van Buren Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Van Buren Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Van Buren Brown are Black Walnut by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Heritage Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Cabin Plank by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Van Buren 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 Van Buren Brown?
Van Buren Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.7, 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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