ColorplanBenjamin Moore Brindle (1183) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 14. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Etruscan Red (No.56). 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 | Red |
| LRV | 14.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8D5D50 |
| RGB | 141, 93, 80 |
| HSL | 13°, 28%, 43% |
About Brindle
Brindle (1183) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 14, Brindle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brindle's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Amaretto (CSP-325), it's darker.
How Brindle changes with the light
Brindle is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Brindle will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Brindle 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 Brindle can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Brindle will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Brindle in real homes
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Brindle 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 6.5
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 4.0
Also close: Picture Gallery Red (ΔE 4.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Brindle questions
What undertone does Brindle have?
Brindle has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brindle's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Brindle a light or dark color?
Brindle has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 14.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 14, Brindle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Brindle in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth SW 6053 (closest available, ΔE 6.5); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (close, ΔE 4.0); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 9.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Brindle?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Brindle's undertone.
Where does Brindle work best?
Brindle works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 14, Brindle absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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