Tanner's Brown 255 is a gray paint color from Farrow & Ball. It has a hex value of #4D4746, LRV 7 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Espresso Macchiato from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4D4746 · 255
Tanner's Brown
7%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Tanner's Brown Technical Profile
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Tanner's Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tanner's Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Farrow & BallTanner's Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsEspresso Macchiato
Espresso Macchiato
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Warm Onyx
Behr
Nearly identical
Deep Caviar
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Phantom Mist
PPG
Nearly identical
Brown Velvet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orchid Black
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Black Fox
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Evermore
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Evening Empress
Vista Paint
Very similar
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Grey Brown
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tanner's Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tanner's Brown
#4D4746
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#77694F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tanner's Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tanner's 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 Farrow & Ball Colors
Other Farrow & Ball colors close to Tanner's Brown.
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tanner's Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tanner's Brown have?
Tanner's Brown by Farrow & Ball has a warm (pink) 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 Tanner's Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tanner's Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tanner's Brown are Espresso Macchiato by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Warm Onyx by Behr (a near-identical match), Deep Caviar by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tanner's 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 Tanner's Brown?
Tanner's Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.5, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Tanner's Brown's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.