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Benjamin Moore

Grizzly Bear Brown

2111-20

Grizzly Bear Brown is a deep brown with warm orange undertones, registering an LRV of 8.28. This low-reflectance shade absorbs significant light and creates an enclosed atmosphere, making it suitable for libraries, dens, or dining areas. It coordinates with Benjamin Moore's Smokey Taupe, Weimaraner, and Gray Owl, while Fernwood Green can complement its earthy character.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2111-20

Collection

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Grizzly Bear 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 Grizzly Bear Brown under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Grizzly Bear Brown under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

26°

Red Family

Lightness

30%

Dark

Saturation

23%

Muted

LRV

8.3
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
#5F4B3C
RGB Decimal
95, 75, 60
RGB Percent
37.3%, 29.4%, 23.5%
HSL
25.7, 22.6%, 30.4%
HSV
25.7, 36.8%, 37.3%
CMYK
0.0%, 21.1%, 36.8%, 62.7%
YIQ
79.3, 16.7, -0.5
XYZ
8.05, 7.79, 5.35
CIE Lab
33.54, 6.03, 12.15
CIE Luv
33.54, 13.34, 12.66
Hunter Lab
27.91, 4.26, 7.21
Decimal
6245180

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Grizzly Bear BrownHickory SmokeDark CloveDark Chocolate

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Grizzly Bear BrownJoshua TreeIced MochaSnug as a Bug

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Grizzly Bear BrownMountain RiverBlack of NightBlueberry Festival

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Grizzly Bear BrownPalmer GreenCordovanHerb Garden

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Grizzly Bear BrownCordovanBordéaux RedLove Potion

Closest Paint Matches

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

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