Film Noir 0144 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #473933, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wrightsford from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #473933 · 0144
Film Noir
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Film Noir Technical Profile
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Film Noir in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Film Noir in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sFilm Noir
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWrightsford
Wrightsford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Appalachian Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Baronial Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Cracked Pepper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Christmas Pudding
Valspar
Very similar
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dark Granite
PPG
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Film Noir
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Film Noir
#473933
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#686145
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Film Noir
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Film Noir 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 Film Noir.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Film Noir — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Film Noir have?
Film Noir 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 Film Noir in your own space before committing.
What colors match Film Noir from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Film Noir are Wrightsford by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Film Noir by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Appalachian Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Film Noir'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 Film Noir?
Film Noir has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.5, 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 Film Noir's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.