Color spec
| Brand | Hirshfield's |
| Name | Burnt Umber |
| SKU | H0136 |
| Hex | #7D5A4D |
| RGB | 125, 90, 77 |
| HSL | 16°, 24%, 40% |
| LRV | 12 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Hirshfield's Burnt Umber
With an LRV of 12, Burnt Umber 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.
Burnt Umber 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
15 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Hirshfield's colors
closest in the Hirshfield's deckThe nearest shades to Burnt Umber within Hirshfield's'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 #7D5A4D in HSL space. Pair Burnt Umber 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.
Hirshfield's Burnt Umber Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Burnt Umber 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 Hirshfield's H0136 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Burnt Umber
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Burnt Umber. The nearest is Grounded (SW 6089) at ΔE 4.59 — 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 Burnt Umber
Behr's nearest match is Iron Oxide (QE-15), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Burnt Umber without repainting risk. See the full Iron Oxide swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Burnt Umber
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Burnt Umber is Wynwood (1231). 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 Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wynwood and you'll get the same color. See the full Wynwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Burnt Umber
At Valspar, the closest color to Burnt Umber is Andy's Deck (T584) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12.8 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Andy's Deck swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Burnt Umber
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Burnt Umber is Spiced Cinnamon (PPG1071-7) — very close at ΔE 2.61, 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 Burnt Umber
At Glidden, the closest color to Burnt Umber is Spiced Cinnamon (PPG1071-7) — very close at ΔE 2.61, 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 →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Burnt Umber
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Burnt Umber. The nearest is Java Bean (412-7DB) at ΔE 4.59 — 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 Burnt Umber
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Burnt Umber. The nearest is Aspinwall (HGSW 3072) at ΔE 4.59 — 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 Burnt Umber
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wild West (DE6055), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Burnt Umber without repainting risk. See the full Wild West swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Burnt Umber
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Burnt Umber. The nearest is Etruscan Red (NO. 56) at ΔE 3.78 — 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 Burnt Umber
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Burnt Umber is Lonetree (H136). At ΔE 0.98 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 →
Rodda Equivalent of Burnt Umber
At Rodda, the closest color to Burnt Umber is Moscow Mule (R131) — very close at ΔE 3.12, 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 Burnt Umber
C2 Paint's nearest match is Terra Firma (C2-598), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Burnt Umber without repainting risk. See the full Terra Firma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Burnt Umber
At Kompozit, the closest color to Burnt Umber is Amazon Mist (0136) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 12) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amazon Mist swatch →