Brown Suede 0221 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #5B4F41, estimated 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.
Hirshfield's · #5B4F41 · 0221
Brown Suede
8%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brown Suede Technical Profile
HEX Code#5B4F41
RGB91, 79, 65
Estimated LRV8.2
UndertoneNeutral
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
BrandHirshfield's
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Compare alternatives to Brown Suede
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Star Anise
PPG
#5C5042
Close digital match
Stony Field
Vista Paint
#5D5142
Close digital match
Char Brown
Benjamin Moore
#5B5041
Close digital match
Tungsten
Sherwin-Williams
#584E41
Close digital match
Diode
Dutch Boy
#5C4D3C
Close digital match
Rustic Tobacco
Behr
#5B4C3B
Close digital match
Harvest Brown
Valspar
#605649
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Haberdashery
Dunn-Edwards
#5B524A
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#675544
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#57463A
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RAL
#6A5D4D
Visible digital difference
Reduced Green
Farrow & Ball
#5C594B
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Colors That Work With Brown Suede
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brown Suede from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Suede are Star Anise by PPG (a close digital match), Afternoon Tea by PPG (a close digital match), Stony Field by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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