ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cordwainer (2164-10) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 10. For trim, try Frosted Petal (2089-70).
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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 | #765138 |
| RGB | 118, 81, 56 |
| HSL | 24°, 36%, 34% |
About Cordwainer
Cordwainer (2164-10) is a very dark, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 10, Cordwainer 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 Cordwainer'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 Charleston Brown (HC-186); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cordwainer changes with the light
Cordwainer 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
Cordwainer will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Cordwainer 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 Cordwainer can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cordwainer will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cordwainer in real homes
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Cordwainer 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 9.5
Also close: Turkish Coffee (ΔE 12.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Etruscan Red (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.0
Also close: Chipotle Paste (ΔE 11.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cordwainer questions
What undertone does Cordwainer have?
Cordwainer has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cordwainer's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cordwainer a light or dark color?
Cordwainer 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, Cordwainer absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Cordwainer in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 (closest available, ΔE 9.5); Farrow & Ball: Wainscot No.55 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 11.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cordwainer?
Try Frosted Petal (2089-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cordwainer's undertone.
Where does Cordwainer work best?
Cordwainer works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Cordwainer absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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