Brooklyn Brownstone
2003-9A · #6A4B3D · LRV 8.4 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Polished Mahogany3
- 2Brooklyn Brownstone8.4
- 3Cavern Clay20
- 4Redend Point30
What Color Is Brooklyn Brownstone, Really?
Brooklyn Brownstone reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Valspar 2003-9A behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Brooklyn Brownstone
Brooklyn Brownstone earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Brooklyn Brownstone
At LRV 8.4, Brooklyn Brownstone is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. 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. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Brooklyn Brownstone are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Valspar 2003-9A directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Deep CherrywoodECC-42-3 · Behr | 3.1 | 8 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Toasted Brown2097-10 · Benjamin Moore | 0.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Bird House BrownPPG1072-7 · PPG / Glidden | 2.2 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Bronze Amulet70YR 08/186 · Glidden | 1.6 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Pinecone Brown313-7DB · Dutch Boy | 3.5 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | ChapsDE6049 · Dunn-Edwards | 2.6 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Brooklyn Brownstone within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #6A4B3D in HSL space. Pair Brooklyn Brownstone with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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