Ref. #A17548 · historic-english-bartlett
English Bartlett
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
English Bartlett Technical Profile
What color is English Bartlett? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A17548. Colors similar to English Bartlett include Vista Paint English Bartlett, Benjamin Moore Tawny, Behr Antique Penny. English Bartlett has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, English Bartlett 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, English Bartlett 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 English Bartlett
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With English Bartlett
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English Bartlett
#A17548
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8A874
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Bartlett
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English Bartlett 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 English Bartlett.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
English Bartlett — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English Bartlett have?
English Bartlett by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match English Bartlett from other brands?
The closest matches are English Bartlett by Vista Paint (#A37646), Tawny by Benjamin Moore (#A07348), Antique Penny by Behr (#9F7444). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of English Bartlett?
English Bartlett has an LRV of 20.8, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why English Bartlett's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.