Ref. #A85E39 · 7703
Earthen Jug
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Earthen Jug Technical Profile
What color is Earthen Jug? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A85E39. Colors similar to Earthen Jug include PPG Fragrant Cloves, Vista Paint Pretty Parasol, Benjamin Moore Pilgrimage Foliage. Earthen Jug has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Earthen Jug creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Earthen Jug pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Earthen Jug
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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.
More brown colors from other brands
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Earthen Jug from other brands?
The closest matches are Fragrant Cloves by PPG (#AC5E3A), Pretty Parasol by Vista Paint (#AA5F3F), Pilgrimage Foliage by Benjamin Moore (#AE5A36). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Earthen Jug?
Earthen Jug has an LRV of 16.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.