Le Chateau Brown 20YY 18/140 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #847560, LRV 19 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Shoes from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #847560 · 20YY 18/140
Le Chateau Brown
19%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Le Chateau Brown Technical Profile
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Le Chateau Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Le Chateau Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLe Chateau Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSandy Shoes
Sandy Shoes
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rustic Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sandy Shoes
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grange Hall
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Verde Marrón
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mocha Latte
Behr
Very similar
Olivewood Branch
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Weathered Plank
Valspar
Very similar
Walnut Shell
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Le Chateau Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Le Chateau Brown
#847560
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA374
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Le Chateau Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Le Chateau 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 Le Chateau 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.
Le Chateau Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Le Chateau Brown have?
Le Chateau 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 Le Chateau Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Le Chateau Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Le Chateau Brown are Sandy Shoes by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rustic Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Buckhorn by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Le Chateau 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 Le Chateau Brown?
Le Chateau Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.5, 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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