Sepia Brown 8014 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #382C1E, LRV 3 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gondola from Valspar (a visible but close match), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #382C1E · 8014
Sepia Brown
3%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sepia Brown Technical Profile
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Sepia Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sepia Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALSepia Brown
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ValsparGondola
Gondola
Valspar
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Bittersweet Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
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Dark Clove
Sherwin-Williams
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Carbon Copy
Vista Paint
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Wood .06
Colorhouse
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Bison Brown
Behr
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Film Noir
Hirshfield's
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Black Bread
Kilz
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Dark Chocolate
Dutch Boy
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Pitch Black
Farrow & Ball
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Earth Brown
PPG
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Black
Dunn-Edwards
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sepia Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sepia Brown
#382C1E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#515237
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sepia Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sepia 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 RAL Colors
Other RAL colors close to Sepia 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.
Sepia Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sepia Brown have?
Sepia Brown by RAL 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 Sepia Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sepia Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sepia Brown are Gondola by Valspar (a close match), Bittersweet Chocolate by Benjamin Moore (a close match), Dark Clove by Sherwin-Williams (a close match) — the best options for getting Sepia 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 Sepia Brown?
Sepia Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 2.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sepia Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.