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Natural Brown

2103-10 · Benjamin Moore

LRV 7 · dark

0 black100 white

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Benjamin Moore Natural Brown (2103-10) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Behr Chipotle Paste (PPU2-01). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).

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Walls:Natural Brown

Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.

Color Details

FamilyRed
LRV6.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white)
HEX#684034
RGB104, 64, 52
HSL14°, 33%, 31%

About Natural Brown

Natural Brown (2103-10) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 7, Natural 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 Natural 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. Next to English Manor (2103-20), it's darker.

How Natural Brown changes with the light

Natural 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.

N

North-facing rooms

Natural Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.

E

East-facing rooms

Natural Brown will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.

S

South-facing rooms

In strong south light Natural Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.

W

West-facing rooms

Natural Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.

See Natural Brown in real homes

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Natural 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

Sommelier SW 7595

Closest available · ΔE 5.9

Also close: Rookwood Red (ΔE 6.8)

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Farrow & Ball

Etruscan Red No.56

Closest available · ΔE 7.2

Also close: Preference Red (ΔE 8.2)

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Behr

Chipotle Paste PPU2-01

Close · ΔE 4.3

Also close: Red Pepper (ΔE 5.7)

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Natural Brown questions

What undertone does Natural Brown have?

Natural Brown has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Natural Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.

Is Natural Brown a light or dark color?

Natural Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Natural 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 Natural Brown in other paint brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Sommelier SW 7595 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Behr: Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 (close, ΔE 4.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.

What trim and ceiling color goes with Natural Brown?

Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Natural Brown's undertone.

Where does Natural Brown work best?

Natural Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Natural Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.

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