Burnt Umber H0136 is a brown paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #7D5C4E, LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wynwood from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7D5C4E · H0136
Burnt Umber
13%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnt Umber Technical Profile
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Burnt Umber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burnt Umber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintBurnt Umber
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreWynwood
Wynwood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Chocolate Sauce
Valspar
Nearly identical
Burnt Umber
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Mocha Madness
Kilz
Nearly identical
Burns Cave
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spiced Cinnamon
PPG
Very similar
Hot Cocoa
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Iron Oxide
Behr
Very similar
Java Bean
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnt Umber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnt Umber
#7D5C4E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#988E66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnt Umber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnt Umber 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Burnt Umber.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnt Umber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnt Umber have?
Burnt Umber by Vista Paint 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 Burnt Umber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnt Umber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnt Umber are Wynwood by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Chocolate Sauce by Valspar (a near-identical match), Burnt Umber by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burnt Umber'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 Burnt Umber?
Burnt Umber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.6, 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 Burnt Umber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.