ColorplanBenjamin Moore Brown Tar (2110-20) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 10. For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 10.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6E5440 |
| RGB | 110, 84, 64 |
| HSL | 26°, 26%, 34% |
About Brown Tar
Brown Tar (2110-20) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 10, Brown Tar 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 Tar'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 Kona (AF-165); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Brown Tar changes with the light
Brown Tar 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 Tar will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Brown Tar 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 Brown Tar can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Brown Tar will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Brown Tar in real homes
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Brown Tar 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 6.9
Also close: Dark Clove (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Salon Drab (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.5
Also close: Intellectual (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Brown Tar questions
What undertone does Brown Tar have?
Brown Tar has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brown Tar's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Brown Tar a light or dark color?
Brown Tar has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Brown Tar 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 Tar in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 (closest available, ΔE 6.9); Farrow & Ball: Wainscot No.55 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 10.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Brown Tar?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Brown Tar's undertone.
Where does Brown Tar work best?
Brown Tar works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Brown Tar absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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