Benjamin Moore

Char Brown

2137-20

Char Brown is a deep brown with a mossy undertone that adds a muted green cast. With an LRV of 9.31, it reads very dark and absorbs light. It works on accent walls, libraries, or cabinetry where a strong brown is needed.

Pair it with Benjamin Moore White Dove or Swiss Coffee to lift the palette. Alexandria Beige keeps the warmth consistent, while Hale Navy or Tate Olive add cooler contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2137-20

Collection

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Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

35°

Orange Family

Lightness

30%

Dark

Saturation

17%

Muted

LRV

9.3
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#5A4F40
RGB Decimal
90, 79, 64
RGB Percent
35.3%, 31.0%, 25.1%
HSL
34.6, 16.9%, 30.2%
HSV
34.6, 28.9%, 35.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 12.2%, 28.9%, 64.7%
YIQ
80.6, 11.4, -2.4
XYZ
7.94, 8.14, 6.00
CIE Lab
34.26, 1.90, 10.54
CIE Luv
34.26, 7.45, 11.79
Hunter Lab
28.52, 1.32, 6.44
Decimal
5918528

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