Ref. #612C16 · MP12184
SIS Brown
4%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
SIS Brown Technical Profile
What color is SIS Brown? It's a dark warm orange with the hex code #612C16. SIS Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 4, SIS Brown 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 SIS Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Signal Brown
RAL
Very similar
Maroon
Dutch Boy
Visible difference
Charlton Brown
Benjamin Moore
Visible difference
Root Beer
Behr
Visible difference
Rustic Red
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Clay .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Monterey Chestnut
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With SIS Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
SIS Brown
#612C16
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#756835
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for SIS Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
SIS Brown 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 SIS Brown.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
SIS Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does SIS Brown have?
SIS Brown by MPC has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match SIS Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Signal Brown by RAL (#6C3B2A), Fawn Brown by RAL (#59351F), Maroon by Dutch Boy (#4F2318). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of SIS Brown?
SIS Brown has an LRV of 4.4, 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 SIS Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.