Ref. #614632 · 8005-9G
Boston Brown Bread
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Boston Brown Bread Technical Profile
What color is Boston Brown Bread? It's a dark warm neutral with the hex code #614632. Colors similar to Boston Brown Bread include MPC Castell Bronze Met., Sherwin-Williams Java, Vista Paint Hideaway. Boston Brown Bread has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Boston Brown Bread 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, Boston Brown Bread 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 Boston Brown Bread
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boston Brown Bread
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boston Brown Bread
#614632
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#77744F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boston Brown Bread
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boston Brown Bread 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Boston Brown Bread.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Boston Brown Bread — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boston Brown Bread have?
Boston Brown Bread by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Boston Brown Bread from other brands?
The closest matches are Castell Bronze Met. by MPC (#63452F), Java by Sherwin-Williams (#634533), Hideaway by Vista Paint (#624534). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Boston Brown Bread?
Boston Brown Bread has an LRV of 7.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Boston Brown Bread's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.