ColorplanBenjamin Moore Birchwood (1161) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 23. Closest matches: Behr Mars Red (PPU2-11). For trim, try Frosted Petal (2089-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 23.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A47B64 |
| RGB | 164, 123, 100 |
| HSL | 22°, 26%, 52% |
About Birchwood
Birchwood (1161) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 23, Birchwood 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 Birchwood'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, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Fox Run (1229); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Birchwood changes with the light
Birchwood 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
Birchwood's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Birchwood 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 Birchwood can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Birchwood will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Birchwood in real homes
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Birchwood 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 6.1
Also close: Redend Point (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Porphyry Pink (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Birchwood questions
What undertone does Birchwood have?
Birchwood has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Birchwood's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Birchwood a light or dark color?
Birchwood has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 23, Birchwood 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 Birchwood in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Farrow & Ball: Marmelo No.316 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (close, ΔE 4.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Birchwood?
Try Frosted Petal (2089-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Birchwood's undertone.
Where does Birchwood work best?
Birchwood works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 23, Birchwood 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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