Ref. #7D5A4D · historic-burnt-umber
Burnt Umber
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnt Umber Technical Profile
What color is Burnt Umber? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #7D5A4D. Colors similar to Burnt Umber include Benjamin Moore Hedgehog Brown, Benjamin Moore Wynwood, Vista Paint Burnt Umber. Burnt Umber has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Burnt Umber 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, Burnt Umber 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 Burnt Umber
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnt Umber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnt Umber
#7D5A4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#988C65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnt Umber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnt Umber 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 Burnt Umber.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnt Umber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnt Umber have?
Burnt Umber by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Burnt Umber from other brands?
The closest matches are Hedgehog Brown by Benjamin Moore (#7B584A), Wynwood by Benjamin Moore (#7D5C4F), Burnt Umber by Vista Paint (#7D5C4E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Burnt Umber?
Burnt Umber has an LRV of 12.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burnt Umber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.