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Valspar Brown Hen

M122 · #543D27 · LRV ~5.4

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Taupe (~92% proximity)

Brown Hen (M122) is a deep brown from Valspar with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 5.4 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Taupe (~92% proximity).

Closest tone to Brown Hen in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

5.4 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Benjamin Moore: Taupe (2110-10), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Java (SW 6090), ~88% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Java (HGSW6090), ~88% proximity; PPG: Leather (PPG15-14), ~83% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Northern Territory (DEA158), ~83% proximity; Glidden: Fudge (PPG1073-7), ~82% proximity; Behr: Chocolate Therapy (N150-7), ~80% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~69% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.