Terra Brown 8028 is a brown paint color from RAL. It has a hex value of #4E3B31, estimated 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.
RAL · #4E3B31 · 8028
Terra Brown
5%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Terra Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#4E3B31
RGB78, 59, 49
Estimated LRV5.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandRAL
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Compare alternatives to Terra Brown
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Tudor Brown
Benjamin Moore
#503B31
Close digital match
Turkish Coffee
Sherwin-Williams
#4D3930
Close digital match
Parkwood
Dutch Boy
#4D3930
Close digital match
Revival Mahogany
Behr
#503E33
Close digital match
Jeff’s Java
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#523C32
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#473933
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#53433E
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#57463A
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#53453C
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#54443F
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#4E342D
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Colors That Work With Terra Brown
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Terra Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Terra Brown are Tudor Brown by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Turkish Coffee by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Parkwood by Dutch Boy (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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