ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cougar Brown (2106-40) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 24. 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 | 24.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9C8174 |
| RGB | 156, 129, 116 |
| HSL | 19°, 17%, 53% |
About Cougar Brown
Cougar Brown (2106-40) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 24, Cougar Brown absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cougar 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Santa Fe Tan (2097-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cougar Brown changes with the light
Cougar Brown has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Cougar Brown's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cougar 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 Cougar Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cougar Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cougar Brown in real homes
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Cougar 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 5.1
Also close: Poised Taupe (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Dauphin (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 8.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cougar Brown questions
What undertone does Cougar Brown have?
Cougar Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cougar Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cougar Brown a light or dark color?
Cougar Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Cougar Brown absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Cougar Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Redend Point SW 9081 (closest available, ΔE 5.1); Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink No.295 (closest available, ΔE 5.8); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (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 Cougar Brown?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cougar Brown's undertone.
Where does Cougar Brown work best?
Cougar Brown works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 24, Cougar Brown absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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