Nearly Brown 9093 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #A88E76, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pocahontas from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A88E76 · 9093
Nearly Brown
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Nearly Brown Technical Profile
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Nearly Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Nearly 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-WilliamsNearly Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintPocahontas
Pocahontas
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Whole Wheat
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Soft Chamois
Behr
Nearly identical
Cocoloco
PPG
Nearly identical
Elk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Roasted Mushroom
Kilz
Very similar
Camel Train
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Changing Seasons
Valspar
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Nearly Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Nearly Brown
#A88E76
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Nearly Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Nearly 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 Nearly Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Nearly Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Nearly Brown have?
Nearly Brown by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Nearly Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Nearly Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Nearly Brown are Pocahontas by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Whole Wheat by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mesa Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Nearly 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 Nearly Brown?
Nearly Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Nearly Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.