Derby Brown 1073-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8A7265, LRV 18 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Grain from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A7265 · 1073-6
Derby Brown
18%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Derby Brown Technical Profile
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Derby Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Derby Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDerby Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAncient Grain
Ancient Grain
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mocha Café
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fine Leather
Kilz
Nearly identical
Brown Bark
Valspar
Nearly identical
Riverbank
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Tree Branch
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pelican Beak
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cardamom Spice
Behr
Very similar
Hitching Post
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Derby Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Derby Brown
#8A7265
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A07B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Derby Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Derby 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 Derby 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.
Derby Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Derby Brown have?
Derby Brown by PPG has a neutral 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 Derby Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Derby Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Derby Brown are Ancient Grain by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mocha Café by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Fine Leather by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Derby 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 Derby Brown?
Derby Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.4, 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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