Stewart House Brown 50YR 06/081 is a gray paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #54443F, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Hot Chocolate from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #54443F · 50YR 06/081
Stewart House Brown
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Stewart House Brown Technical Profile
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Stewart House Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Stewart House Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGStewart House Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSpiced Hot Chocolate
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mississippi Mud
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark Walnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Otter
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cattail
Kilz
Very similar
Soul Searching
Valspar
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Stewart House Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Stewart House Brown
#54443F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#776C4F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Stewart House Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Stewart House 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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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Stewart House Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Stewart House Brown have?
Stewart House Brown by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Stewart House Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Stewart House Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Stewart House Brown are Spiced Hot Chocolate by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mississippi Mud by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dark Walnut by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Stewart House 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 Stewart House Brown?
Stewart House Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.4, 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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