Benjamin Moore

Brown Tar

2110-20

Brown Tar is a deep brown with warm chocolate undertones. Its LRV of 10.59 places it in the dark range, so it reads dense on walls. It suits accent walls, studies, or dining rooms where a strong brown is needed.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore White Dove and Muslin for warm contrast, and with Hale Navy or Essex Green for depth; Rust or Golden Straw can add a warm accent.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2110-20

Collection

Color Preview

Brown Tar 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 Brown Tar under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

26°

Red Family

Lightness

34%

Dark

Saturation

26%

Muted

LRV

10.6

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

#6E5440

RGB Decimal

110, 84, 64

RGB Percent

43.1%, 32.9%, 25.1%

HSL

26.1, 26.4%, 34.1%

HSV

26.1, 41.8%, 43.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 23.6%, 41.8%, 56.9%

YIQ

89.5, 21.9, -0.8

XYZ

10.53, 10.03, 6.23

CIE Lab

37.89, 7.83, 15.84

CIE Luv

37.89, 18.02, 16.77

Hunter Lab

31.66, 5.80, 9.51

Decimal

7230528

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Brown Tar Grizzly Bear Brown Incognito Deep Taupe

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Brown Tar Toasty Serengeti Sand Sand Dune

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Brown Tar Mountain River Dutch Licorice Boat House

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Brown Tar Palmer Green Rumors Herb Garden

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Brown Tar Rumors Bordéaux Red Love Potion

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

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