Ref. #8B6B51 · historic-bean-pot
Bean Pot
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bean Pot Technical Profile
What color is Bean Pot? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8B6B51. Colors similar to Bean Pot include Dunn-Edwards Neutral Valley, Valspar Standing Still, Valspar Brilliant Oak. Bean Pot has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Bean Pot creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Bean Pot pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Bean Pot
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bean Pot
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bean Pot
#8B6B51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9F9D70
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bean Pot
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bean Pot 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Bean Pot.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bean Pot — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bean Pot have?
Bean Pot by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Bean Pot from other brands?
The closest matches are Neutral Valley by Dunn-Edwards (#8B694D), Standing Still by Valspar (#8F6D52), Brilliant Oak by Valspar (#8F6D53). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bean Pot?
Bean Pot has an LRV of 16.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bean Pot's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.