Otter 6041 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #56433B, LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Espresso Bark from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #56433B · 6041
Otter
6%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Otter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Otter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsOtter
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreEspresso Bark
Espresso Bark
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dark Walnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Ground Coffee
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Spiced Hot Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Stewart House Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Dame Margaret
Vista Paint
Very similar
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Very similar
Chocolate
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Momentous Occasion
Valspar
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Otter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Otter
#56433B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#766E4E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Otter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Otter 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 Otter.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Otter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Otter have?
Otter 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 Otter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Otter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Otter are Espresso Bark by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dark Walnut by Behr (a near-identical match), Barista by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Otter'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 Otter?
Otter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.3, 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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Related Reading
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 Otter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.