Benjamin Moore

Birchwood

1161

Birchwood is a warm mid-tone brown with orange undertones. Its LRV of 23.17 gives it a grounded depth. It works in living rooms, libraries, or accent walls where a warm brown is needed.

Goldfinch and Shaker Beige keep it in a warm range, while White Dove lightens trim. Hale Navy or Peale Green provide contrast.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1161

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Birchwood in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Birchwood under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Birchwood under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

22°

Red Family

Lightness

52%

Medium

Saturation

26%

Muted

LRV

23.2

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#A47B64

RGB Decimal

164, 123, 100

RGB Percent

64.3%, 48.2%, 39.2%

HSL

21.6, 26.0%, 51.8%

HSV

21.6, 39.0%, 64.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 25.0%, 39.0%, 35.7%

YIQ

132.6, 31.8, 1.5

XYZ

24.69, 22.98, 15.19

CIE Lab

55.05, 12.79, 18.77

CIE Luv

55.05, 28.77, 21.51

Hunter Lab

47.94, 10.96, 13.18

Decimal

10779492

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Monochromatic dark

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Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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