ColorplanBenjamin Moore Fresh Brew (1232) is a very dark red with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 9. 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 | Red |
| LRV | 9.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #684F46 |
| RGB | 104, 79, 70 |
| HSL | 16°, 20%, 34% |
About Fresh Brew
Fresh Brew (1232) is a very dark red from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 9, Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew'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 Hasbrouck Brown (HC-71); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Fresh Brew changes with the light
Fresh Brew 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
Fresh Brew will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Fresh Brew 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 Fresh Brew from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Fresh Brew will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Fresh Brew in real homes
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Fresh Brew 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 7.0
Also close: Carnelian (ΔE 7.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.3
Also close: Mahogany (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Rumors (ΔE 10.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Fresh Brew questions
What undertone does Fresh Brew have?
Fresh Brew has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fresh Brew's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fresh Brew a light or dark color?
Fresh Brew has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 9.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 9, Fresh Brew absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Fresh Brew in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (closest available, ΔE 7.3); Behr: Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 (closest available, ΔE 8.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fresh Brew?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Fresh Brew's undertone.
Where does Fresh Brew work best?
Fresh Brew works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 9, Fresh Brew absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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