Bird House Brown 1072-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #6C483A, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Forest Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6C483A · 1072-7
Bird House Brown
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bird House Brown Technical Profile
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Bird House Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bird House Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBird House Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreForest Brown
Forest Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Evolution
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Wendy Way
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rugged Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Deep Cherrywood
Behr
Nearly identical
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Buffalo Herd
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rich Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Signal Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bird House Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bird House Brown
#6C483A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#827957
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bird House Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bird House 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Bird House Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bird House Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bird House Brown have?
Bird House Brown by PPG 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 Bird House Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bird House Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bird House Brown are Forest Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mocha Madness by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bird House Brown'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 Bird House Brown?
Bird House Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.1, 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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Why Bird House Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.