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Valspar Brown Hen

M122 · #543D27 · LRV 5.4

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Taupe is a 92% match

Brown Hen (M122) is a deep brown from Valspar with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 5.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Taupe (92% match).

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LRV

5.4 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

M122

HEX

#543D27

RGB

84, 61, 39

HSL

29°, 37%, 24%

Family

Browns

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Brown Hen FAQ

What undertone does Brown Hen have?

Brown Hen is a deep brown with a strong peach undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Brown Hen?

Brown Hen has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 5.4 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Brown Hen in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Taupe (2110-10), 92%; Sherwin-Williams: Java (SW 6090), 88%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Java (HGSW6090), 88%; PPG: Leather (PPG15-14), 83%; Dunn-Edwards: Northern Territory (DEA158), 83%; Glidden: Fudge (PPG1073-7), 82%; Behr: Chocolate Therapy (N150-7), 80%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 69%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Brown Hen?

The HEX code of Brown Hen (M122) is #543D27, RGB 84, 61, 39. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.