Brown Suede 0221 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #5B4F41, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Star Anise from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5B4F41 · 0221
Brown Suede
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brown Suede Technical Profile
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Brown Suede in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Suede in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sBrown Suede
Nearly identical
PPGStar Anise
Star Anise
PPG
Nearly identical
Stony Field
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Char Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Diode
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rustic Tobacco
Behr
Nearly identical
Harvest Brown
Valspar
Very similar
Haberdashery
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Suede
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Suede
#5B4F41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B7C53
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Suede
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Suede 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 Brown Suede.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Suede — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Suede have?
Brown Suede by Hirshfield's has a neutral 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 Brown Suede in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Suede are Star Anise by PPG (a near-identical match), Afternoon Tea by PPG (a near-identical match), Stony Field by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Suede'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 Brown Suede?
Brown Suede has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.2, 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 Brown Suede's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.