Less Brown 6040 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #756761, LRV 14 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Embarked from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #756761 · 6040
Less Brown
14%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Less Brown Technical Profile
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Less Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Less Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsLess Brown
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyEmbarked
Embarked
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Oakwood Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Bold Brandy
PPG
Very similar
Tea Bag
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Gateway Arch
Valspar
Very similar
Toasted Taupe
Vista Paint
Very similar
Acoustic Brown
Kilz
Very similar
Tyson Taupe
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bear Creek
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Less Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Less Brown
#756761
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D936C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Less Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Less 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Less Brown.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Less Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Less Brown have?
Less Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Less Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Less Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Less Brown are Embarked by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Oakwood Brown by Behr (a near-identical match), Bold Brandy by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Less 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 Less Brown?
Less Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 14.3, 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 Less Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.