Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Wynwood |
| SKU | 1231 |
| Hex | #7C5B4E |
| RGB | 124, 91, 78 |
| HSL | 17°, 23%, 40% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Benjamin Moore Wynwood
With an LRV of 12, Wynwood is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Wynwood works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Wynwood within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #7C5B4E in HSL space. Pair Wynwood with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Wynwood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wynwood from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1231 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wynwood
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Wynwood. The nearest is Grounded (SW 6089) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Grounded swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Wynwood
At Behr, the closest color to Wynwood is Iron Oxide (QE-15) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iron Oxide swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wynwood
Valspar's nearest match is Andy's Deck (T584), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.8 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Wynwood without repainting risk. See the full Andy's Deck swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wynwood
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Wynwood is Spiced Cinnamon (PPG1071-7) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spiced Cinnamon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wynwood
At Glidden, the closest color to Wynwood is Spicewood Brown (50YR 13/139) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spicewood Brown swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wynwood
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Wynwood. The nearest is Java Bean (412-7DB) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Java Bean swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wynwood
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Wynwood. The nearest is Aspinwall (HGSW 3072) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aspinwall swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wynwood
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wild West (DE6055), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Wynwood without repainting risk. See the full Wild West swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wynwood
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Wynwood. The nearest is Etruscan Red (NO. 56) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 12). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Etruscan Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wynwood
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Wynwood is Lonetree (H136). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Lonetree and you'll get the same color. See the full Lonetree swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wynwood
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Wynwood is Burnt Umber (H0136). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Burnt Umber and you'll get the same color. See the full Burnt Umber swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Wynwood
At Rodda, the closest color to Wynwood is Moscow Mule (R131) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 13 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moscow Mule swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wynwood
C2 Paint's nearest match is Terra Firma (C2-598), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Wynwood without repainting risk. See the full Terra Firma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wynwood
Kompozit's nearest match is Amazon Mist (0136), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Wynwood without repainting risk. See the full Amazon Mist swatch →