ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dixon Brown (CW-160) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Salon Drab (No.290). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 10.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #695A4C |
| RGB | 105, 90, 76 |
| HSL | 29°, 16%, 35% |
About Dixon Brown
Dixon Brown (CW-160) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 11, Dixon 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 Dixon 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 Brown Horse (2108-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dixon Brown changes with the light
Dixon 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
Dixon Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Dixon Brown will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
South light keeps Dixon Brown from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Dixon Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Dixon Brown in real homes
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Dixon 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 6.7
Also close: Van Dyke Brown (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.8
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 8.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dixon Brown questions
What undertone does Dixon Brown have?
Dixon Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dixon Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dixon Brown a light or dark color?
Dixon Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Dixon 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 Dixon Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunder Gray SW 7645 (closest available, ΔE 6.7); Farrow & Ball: Salon Drab No.290 (close, ΔE 4.5); Behr: Intellectual PPU18-19 (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 Dixon Brown?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dixon Brown's undertone.
Where does Dixon Brown work best?
Dixon Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Dixon Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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