Earthen Jug 7703 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A85E39, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fragrant Cloves from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A85E39 · 7703
Earthen Jug
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Earthen Jug Technical Profile
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Earthen Jug in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Earthen Jug in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsEarthen Jug
Nearly identical
PPGFragrant Cloves
Fragrant Cloves
PPG
Nearly identical
Deep Rooted
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pretty Parasol
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pilgrimage Foliage
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Copper Mountain
Behr
Very similar
Pretty Parasol
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cinnamon Cake
Valspar
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Very similar
Harrison Rust
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Wood .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Roasted Pumpkin
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Earthen Jug
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Earthen Jug
#A85E39
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA167
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Earthen Jug
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Earthen Jug 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
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Earthen Jug.
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Earthen Jug — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Earthen Jug have?
Earthen Jug by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Earthen Jug in your own space before committing.
What colors match Earthen Jug from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Earthen Jug are Fragrant Cloves by PPG (a near-identical match), Deep Rooted by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Pretty Parasol by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Earthen Jug'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 Earthen Jug?
Earthen Jug has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.6, 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 Earthen Jug's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.