Brown Bark 2004-9B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #876E63, LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Riverbank from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #876E63 · 2004-9B
Brown Bark
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Bark Technical Profile
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Brown Bark in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Bark in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBrown Bark
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRiverbank
Riverbank
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Leather Bound
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mocha Café
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Derby Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Fine Leather
Kilz
Very similar
Quartersawn Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Elkhound
Behr
Very similar
Archwood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ranch House
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Bark
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Bark
#876E63
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A59C78
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Bark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Bark 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 Brown Bark.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brown Bark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Bark have?
Brown Bark by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Brown Bark in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Bark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Bark are Riverbank by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Leather Bound by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mocha Café by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brown Bark'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 Brown Bark?
Brown Bark has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Bark's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.