ColorplanBenjamin Moore Forest Brown (2105-10) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 8. For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 8.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6C493A |
| RGB | 108, 73, 58 |
| HSL | 18°, 30%, 33% |
About Forest Brown
Forest Brown (2105-10) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 8, Forest 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 Forest 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 (2099-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Forest Brown changes with the light
Forest 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
Forest Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Forest 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 Forest Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Forest Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Forest Brown in real homes
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Forest 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 8.2
Also close: Turkish Coffee (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.0
Also close: Preference Red (ΔE 9.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Red Pepper (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Forest Brown questions
What undertone does Forest Brown have?
Forest Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Forest Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Forest Brown a light or dark color?
Forest 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, Forest 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 Forest Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 (closest available, ΔE 8.2); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (closest available, ΔE 6.0); Behr: Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 (closest available, ΔE 7.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Forest Brown?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Forest Brown's undertone.
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