ColorplanBenjamin Moore Clydesdale Brown (2092-10) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Fireweed (SW 6328) and Behr Red Pepper (PPU2-02). For trim, try Cream Puff (2174-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 8.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7B4233 |
| RGB | 123, 66, 51 |
| HSL | 13°, 41%, 34% |
About Clydesdale Brown
Clydesdale Brown (2092-10) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 8, Clydesdale 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 Clydesdale 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. Next to Rustique (AF-275), it's cooler and more muted.
How Clydesdale Brown changes with the light
Clydesdale 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
Clydesdale Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Clydesdale 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 Clydesdale Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Clydesdale Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Clydesdale Brown in real homes
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Clydesdale 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.
Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Eating Room Red (ΔE 8.7)
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Clydesdale Brown questions
What undertone does Clydesdale Brown have?
Clydesdale Brown has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Clydesdale Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Clydesdale Brown a light or dark color?
Clydesdale Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Clydesdale 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 Clydesdale Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Fireweed SW 6328 (close, ΔE 4.3); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Clydesdale Brown?
Try Cream Puff (2174-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Clydesdale Brown's undertone.
Where does Clydesdale Brown work best?
Clydesdale Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Clydesdale Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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