Suitable Brown 7054 is a gray paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #645A4B, LRV 11 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chocolate Lab from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #645A4B · 7054
Suitable Brown
11%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Suitable Brown Technical Profile
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Suitable Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Suitable 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-WilliamsSuitable Brown
Nearly identical
PPGChocolate Lab
Chocolate Lab
PPG
Nearly identical
Raw Cacao Bean
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
North Creek Brown
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Roasted Sepia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Black Heath
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Stone Wall
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Furlough
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clove Brown
Behr
Very similar
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Muddy Paws
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Suitable Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Suitable Brown
#645A4B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#83885A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Suitable Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Suitable 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 Suitable 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.
Suitable Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Suitable Brown have?
Suitable 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 Suitable Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Suitable Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Suitable Brown are Chocolate Lab by PPG (a near-identical match), Raw Cacao Bean by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), North Creek Brown by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Suitable 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 Suitable Brown?
Suitable Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.5, 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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