ColorplanBenjamin Moore Autumn Brown (2099-40) is a deep pink with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 23. Closest matches: Behr Mars Red (PPU2-11). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 23.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A17D71 |
| RGB | 161, 125, 113 |
| HSL | 15°, 20%, 54% |
About Autumn Brown
Autumn Brown (2099-40) is a deep, muted pink from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 23, Autumn Brown absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Autumn Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Appalachian Spring (2100-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Autumn Brown changes with the light
Autumn Brown has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Autumn Brown's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Autumn Brown will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Autumn Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Autumn Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Autumn Brown in real homes
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Autumn Brown equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Redend Point (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Porphyry Pink (ΔE 6.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Autumn Brown questions
What undertone does Autumn Brown have?
Autumn Brown has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Autumn Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Autumn Brown a light or dark color?
Autumn Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 23, Autumn Brown absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Autumn Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth SW 6053 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink No.295 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (close, ΔE 3.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Autumn Brown?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Autumn Brown's undertone.
Where does Autumn Brown work best?
Autumn Brown works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 23, Autumn Brown absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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