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Benjamin Moore

Forest Brown

2105-10

Forest Brown is a deep brown with red undertones that give it warmth and complexity. With an LRV of 8.94, it absorbs most light and creates a grounded, substantial presence on walls. The red influence becomes more visible in natural light and adds dimension to the brown base.

This shade works in dining rooms, libraries, or accent applications where a rich, warm tone is appropriate. It pairs with Benjamin Moore White Dove, Manchester Tan, Hale Navy, and softer accents like Potpourri or Terra Cotta tones.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2105-10

Collection

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Forest 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 Forest Brown under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

18°

Red Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

30%

Moderate

LRV

8.9
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
#6C493A
RGB Decimal
108, 73, 58
RGB Percent
42.4%, 28.6%, 22.7%
HSL
18.0, 30.1%, 32.5%
HSV
18.0, 46.3%, 42.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 32.4%, 46.3%, 57.6%
YIQ
81.8, 25.7, 2.7
XYZ
9.33, 8.26, 5.11
CIE Lab
34.52, 12.91, 14.98
CIE Luv
34.52, 23.98, 14.40
Hunter Lab
28.74, 9.49, 8.70
Decimal
7096634

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Forest BrownMocha MadnessRoasted CoffeeTudor Brown

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Forest BrownFreckle FaceBelfry BrickNaked Clay

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Forest BrownHobgoblinNocturne BlueRolling Sea

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Forest BrownSphagnum MossStoicGlobe Artichoke

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Forest BrownStoicRuby NightsMagicians Cloak

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