Benjamin Moore

Brownstone

CSP-240

Brownstone is a deep coffee brown with a neutral undertone. Its LRV of 8.03 places it in the very dark range, so it reads nearly black in low light. It works in studies, libraries, or accent walls where a strong brown is needed.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore Smoky Taupe and Pashmina for a related brown range, and with Gray Owl or Revere Pewter for cooler balance; White Dove or Simply White can brighten trim.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CSP-240

Collection

Color Stories

Brownstone 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 Brownstone under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Brownstone under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

21°

Red Family

Lightness

27%

Dark

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

8.0

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

#4E433D

RGB Decimal

78, 67, 61

RGB Percent

30.6%, 26.3%, 23.9%

HSL

21.2, 12.2%, 27.3%

HSV

21.2, 21.8%, 30.6%

CMYK

0.0%, 14.1%, 21.8%, 69.4%

YIQ

69.6, 8.5, 0.4

XYZ

5.99, 5.97, 5.25

CIE Lab

29.34, 3.56, 5.37

CIE Luv

29.34, 6.66, 5.51

Hunter Lab

24.44, 2.38, 3.29

Decimal

5129021

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Brownstone Brown Sugar Mink Burnt Tile

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Brownstone Poppy Pods Creamy Mocha Truly Taupe

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Brownstone Winter Way Black Heron Moody Teal

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Brownstone Dakota Woods Green Carob Chip Ripe Olive

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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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