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Ref. #8F775D · 1085-6

Hat Box Brown

20%LRV Value
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Hat Box Brown 1085-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8F775D, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Raleigh Sorrel from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Hat Box Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#8F775D
RGB143, 119, 93
LRV19.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandPPG

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Hat Box Brown in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Hat Box Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGHat Box Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRaleigh Sorrel

Raleigh Sorrel

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mocha Syrup

Valspar

Nearly identical

Noble Crown

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Fallen Leaves

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Palomino

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Carved Wood

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cowboy Boots

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

True Walnut

Behr

Very similar

Gingerbread

Kilz

Very similar

Broccoli Brown

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Brown Beige

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Hat Box Brown

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Hat Box Brown

#8F775D

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A5A679

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Hat Box Brown

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Noble Crown

Complement

Canyon Blue

Hat Box Brown Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Canyon Echo

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Copper Beech

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Peregrine

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dusty Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Husky Grey

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Royal Plume

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Hat Box Brown.

Dark Hammered Gold

PPG · 30YY 20/193

#8D7B5D

Cocoa Pecan

PPG · 1084-6

#967B5D

Le Chateau Brown

PPG · 20YY 18/140

#847560

Antique Olive

PPG · 70YY 21/210

#86825D

Wicker Basket

PPG · 1020-6

#847567

Olive Tree

PPG · 20YY 19/266

#92784E

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Millington Gold

Benjamin Moore · HC-13

#B99D5C

Wholesome

Sherwin-Williams · SW 6980

#A4785F

Highland Grass

Vista Paint · 8495

#A19276

Connoisseur

Hirshfield's · 0143

#654E44

Weathered Saddle

Dunn-Edwards · DE5187

#B5745C

Coffeehouse Ochre

Benjamin Moore · CW-385

#C39C64

Hat Box Brown — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Hat Box Brown have?
Hat Box 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 Hat Box Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Hat Box Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hat Box Brown are Raleigh Sorrel by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mocha Syrup by Valspar (a near-identical match), Noble Crown by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Hat Box 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 Hat Box Brown?
Hat Box Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.8, 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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