ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ten Gallon Hat (1210) is a very dark red with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 17. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) and Farrow & Ball Book Room Red (No.50). For trim, try Frosted Petal (2089-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 17.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9B6752 |
| RGB | 155, 103, 82 |
| HSL | 17°, 31%, 46% |
About Ten Gallon Hat
Ten Gallon Hat (1210) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 17, Ten Gallon Hat absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ten Gallon Hat's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Copper Kettle (1218), it's cooler and more muted.
How Ten Gallon Hat changes with the light
Ten Gallon Hat has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Ten Gallon Hat's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Ten Gallon Hat will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Ten Gallon Hat can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Ten Gallon Hat will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Ten Gallon Hat in real homes
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Ten Gallon Hat equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 11.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ten Gallon Hat questions
What undertone does Ten Gallon Hat have?
Ten Gallon Hat has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ten Gallon Hat's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ten Gallon Hat a light or dark color?
Ten Gallon Hat has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 17.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 17, Ten Gallon Hat absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Ten Gallon Hat in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay SW 7701 (close, ΔE 4.2); Farrow & Ball: Book Room Red No.50 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 8.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ten Gallon Hat?
Try Frosted Petal (2089-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ten Gallon Hat's undertone.
Where does Ten Gallon Hat work best?
Ten Gallon Hat works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 17, Ten Gallon Hat absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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