ColorplanBenjamin Moore Brown Horse (2108-30) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Salon Drab (No.290). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 10.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #695A4C |
| RGB | 105, 90, 76 |
| HSL | 29°, 16%, 35% |
About Brown Horse
Brown Horse (2108-30) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 11, Brown Horse 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 Brown Horse'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. It's very close to Dixon Brown (CW-160); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Brown Horse changes with the light
Brown Horse 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
Brown Horse will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Brown Horse will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Brown Horse from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Brown Horse will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Brown Horse in real homes
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Brown Horse 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 6.7
Also close: Van Dyke Brown (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Brown Horse questions
What undertone does Brown Horse have?
Brown Horse has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brown Horse's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Brown Horse a light or dark color?
Brown Horse has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Brown Horse absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Brown Horse in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunder Gray SW 7645 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Farrow & Ball: Salon Drab No.290 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Intellectual PPU18-19 (closest available, ΔE 6.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Brown Horse?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Brown Horse's undertone.
Where does Brown Horse work best?
Brown Horse works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Brown Horse absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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