ColorplanBenjamin Moore Ferret Brown (2108-10) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 8. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Van Dyke Brown (SW 7041). 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 | 7.7 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5D4B3D |
| RGB | 93, 75, 61 |
| HSL | 26°, 21%, 30% |
About Ferret Brown
Ferret Brown (2108-10) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 8, Ferret 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 Ferret 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 Grizzly Bear Brown (2111-20); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Ferret Brown changes with the light
Ferret 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
Ferret Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Ferret 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 Ferret Brown from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Ferret Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Ferret Brown in real homes
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Ferret 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
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Dark Clove (ΔE 5.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Tanner's Brown (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.0
Also close: Stealth Jet (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Ferret Brown questions
What undertone does Ferret Brown have?
Ferret Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Ferret Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Ferret Brown a light or dark color?
Ferret Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 7.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Ferret 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 Ferret Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (closest available, ΔE 8.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Ferret Brown?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Ferret Brown's undertone.
Where does Ferret Brown work best?
Ferret Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Ferret Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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