ColorplanBenjamin Moore Butternut Brown (2095-30) is a very dark red with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 12. 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 | 11.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7E5849 |
| RGB | 126, 88, 73 |
| HSL | 17°, 27%, 39% |
About Butternut Brown
Butternut Brown (2095-30) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 12, Butternut Brown 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 Butternut 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 accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. It's very close to English Brown (2100-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Butternut Brown changes with the light
Butternut Brown 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
Butternut Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Butternut 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 Butternut Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Butternut Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Butternut Brown in real homes
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Butternut 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 9.9
Also close: Fireweed (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 9.4
Also close: Chipotle Paste (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Butternut Brown questions
What undertone does Butternut Brown have?
Butternut Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Butternut Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Butternut Brown a light or dark color?
Butternut Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 12, Butternut Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Butternut Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Reddened Earth SW 6053 (closest available, ΔE 9.9); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (close, ΔE 3.3); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 9.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Butternut Brown?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Butternut Brown's undertone.
Where does Butternut Brown work best?
Butternut Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 12, Butternut Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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