Friar's Brown 1024-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #5E5241, estimated LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bad Hair Day from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #5E5241 · 1024-7
Friar's Brown
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Friar's Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#5E5241
RGB94, 82, 65
Estimated LRV8.8
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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#5C5142
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#5E5445
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Colors That Work With Friar's Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Friar's Brown
#5E5241
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7A7E54
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Friar's Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Friar's 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
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Friar's Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Friar's Brown have?
Friar's Brown by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Friar's Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Friar's Brown are Bad Hair Day by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Stony Field by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Best Bronze by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Friar's 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 Friar's Brown?
Friar's Brown has a estimated lightness value of 8.8, 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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