Ref. #6E3820 · MP13306
Brown Bomber
6%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Bomber Technical Profile
What color is Brown Bomber? It's a dark warm orange with the hex code #6E3820. Colors similar to Brown Bomber include RAL Pearl Copper, RAL Signal Brown. Brown Bomber has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 6, Brown Bomber creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Brown Bomber
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pearl Copper
RAL
Very similar
Florence Brown
Behr
Very similar
Charlton Brown
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Very similar
Monterey Chestnut
Vista Paint
Very similar
Roycroft Copper Red
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Terra Cotta
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Monterey Chestnut
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Bomber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Bomber
#6E3820
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#807441
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Bomber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Bomber 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Brown Bomber.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Bomber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Bomber have?
Brown Bomber by MPC has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Brown Bomber from other brands?
The closest matches are Pearl Copper by RAL (#763C28), Signal Brown by RAL (#6C3B2A), Florence Brown by Behr (#74412D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Brown Bomber?
Brown Bomber has an LRV of 6.2, 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 Brown Bomber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.