Terra Brown 8028 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #4E3B31, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tudor Brown from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #4E3B31 · 8028
Terra Brown
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Terra Brown Technical Profile
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Terra Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Terra Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
RALTerra Brown
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreTudor Brown
Tudor Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Turkish Coffee
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Parkwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Revival Mahogany
Behr
Nearly identical
Jeff’s Java
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Stewart House Brown
PPG
Very similar
Thoroughfare
Valspar
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Terra Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Terra Brown
#4E3B31
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B6547
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Terra Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Terra 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 Terra 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.
Terra Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Terra Brown have?
Terra 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 Terra Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Terra Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terra Brown are Tudor Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Turkish Coffee by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Parkwood by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Terra 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 Terra Brown?
Terra Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 5.0, 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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Why Terra Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.