Brown Bag LC280-01 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #A47A5A, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Old Canal from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A47A5A · LC280-01
Brown Bag
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Bag Technical Profile
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Brown Bag in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Bag in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzBrown Bag
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreOld Canal
Old Canal
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wildwood Bay
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Smokey Topaz
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chicken Coop
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
S'mores
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Veldrift
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cinnamon Crunch
PPG
Very similar
Burnt Toffee
Behr
Very similar
Rustic Oak
Valspar
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Bag
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Bag
#A47A5A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAA84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Bag
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Bag 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Brown Bag.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Bag — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Bag have?
Brown Bag by Kilz has a warm (golden) 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 Brown Bag in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Bag from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Bag are Old Canal by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wildwood Bay by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Smokey Topaz by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Bag'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 Bag?
Brown Bag has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.5, 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 Brown Bag's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.