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Hitching Post

17%LRV Value
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Hitching Post H0131 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #83705E, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Maple Shadows from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Hitching Post Technical Profile

HEX Code#83705E
RGB131, 112, 94
LRV17.2
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandHirshfield's

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Hitching Post in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Hitching Post in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Hirshfield'sHitching Post
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMaple Shadows

Maple Shadows

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Hitching Post

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Tiki Hut

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Mocha Latte

Behr

Nearly identical

Tanned Hyde

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Salted Pretzel

PPG

Very similar

Scented Candle

Valspar

Very similar

Distillery

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Broccoli Brown

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Cocoa Truffle

Kilz

Very similar

Stone .06

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Pale Brown

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Hitching Post

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hitching Post

#83705E

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A1A173

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Hitching Post

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Tiki Hut

Complement

Thousand Oceans

Hitching Post Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Santo

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Semolina

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Gentle Caress

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Diamond Stud

Trim

Sugar Dust

Accent

This Color

Pop

Parkwater

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Camel's Hump

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Chocolate Velvet

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Dusty Path

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#8C7763

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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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PPG · 1084-6

#967B5D

Burnt Toffee

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#A57551

Wet Clay

Benjamin Moore · CSP-1045

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Pirate's Chest

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#A18C60

Providence Olive

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#ADA283

Favorite Fudge

PPG · 1099-7

#877252

Hitching Post — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hitching Post have?
Hitching Post 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 Hitching Post in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hitching Post from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hitching Post are Maple Shadows by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Hitching Post by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Tiki Hut by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hitching Post'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 Hitching Post?
Hitching Post has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.2, 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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