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.
Ref. #8F775D · 1085-6
Hat Box Brown
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Hat Box Brown Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Hat Box 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 Hat Box 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.
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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