Ref. #9D7A61 · MP6031
Smoked Hickory
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Smoked Hickory Technical Profile
What color is Smoked Hickory? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #9D7A61. Colors similar to Smoked Hickory include Hirshfield's Veldrift, Behr Nutshell, Benjamin Moore Wooded Vista. Smoked Hickory has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 22, Smoked Hickory creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Smoked Hickory pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Smoked Hickory
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smoked Hickory
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smoked Hickory
#9D7A61
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 Smoked Hickory
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smoked Hickory 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 Smoked Hickory.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Smoked Hickory — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smoked Hickory have?
Smoked Hickory by MPC has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Smoked Hickory from other brands?
The closest matches are Veldrift by Hirshfield's (#A17D61), Nutshell by Behr (#A37F66), Wooded Vista by Benjamin Moore (#9A755E). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Smoked Hickory?
Smoked Hickory has an LRV of 22.0, 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 Smoked Hickory's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.