Cracked Pepper 9580 is a neutral paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #483C37, LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Night Shade from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #483C37 · 9580
Cracked Pepper
5%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cracked Pepper in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cracked Pepper in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCracked Pepper
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreNight Shade
Night Shade
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Film Noir
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chocolate
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Baronial Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Black Cherry
Kilz
Very similar
Dark Granite
PPG
Very similar
Double Fudge
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Christmas Pudding
Valspar
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cracked Pepper
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cracked Pepper
#483C37
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B6347
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cracked Pepper
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cracked Pepper 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cracked Pepper — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cracked Pepper have?
Cracked Pepper by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cracked Pepper in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cracked Pepper from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cracked Pepper are Night Shade by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Film Noir by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Chocolate by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cracked Pepper'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 Cracked Pepper?
Cracked Pepper has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 4.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cracked Pepper's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.