Benjamin Moore

Appalachian Brown

2115-10

Appalachian Brown is a deep chocolate brown carrying a secondary raisin undertone that becomes more apparent under incandescent light. With an LRV of 5.97 it reflects very little light and will read close to near-black in poorly lit conditions, so adequate illumination or use on contained surfaces is recommended. The warm undertone prevents it from feeling purely neutral.

Simply White and White Dove supply strong value contrast on trim and ceilings, and Revere Pewter can serve as a transitional mid-tone on adjacent walls. For accent depth, Hale Navy provides a cool counterpoint that separates from the brown base.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2115-10

Collection

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Appalachian Brown in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

19°

Red Family

Lightness

24%

Dark

Saturation

18%

Muted

LRV

6.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#493A33

RGB Decimal

73, 58, 51

RGB Percent

28.6%, 22.7%, 20.0%

HSL

19.1, 17.7%, 24.3%

HSV

19.1, 30.1%, 28.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 20.5%, 30.1%, 71.4%

YIQ

61.7, 11.2, 1.0

XYZ

4.86, 4.68, 3.78

CIE Lab

25.81, 5.35, 6.84

CIE Luv

25.81, 9.07, 6.45

Hunter Lab

21.64, 3.48, 3.92

Decimal

4799027

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Appalachian Brown Turkish Coffee Tarpley Brown Bittersweet Chocolate

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Appalachian Brown Natural Bark Sorrel Brown Tanglewood

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Appalachian Brown Gale Force Tempests Teapot Lake Henry

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Appalachian Brown River Rock Gooseberry Greener Pastures

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Appalachian Brown Gooseberry Jester Mature Grape

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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