ColorplanBenjamin Moore Northwood Brown (1000) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 13. 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 | Beige |
| LRV | 12.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6F6151 |
| RGB | 111, 97, 81 |
| HSL | 32°, 16%, 38% |
About Northwood Brown
Northwood Brown (1000) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 13, Northwood 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 Northwood 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 Hope Chest (CSP-1050), it's lighter and cooler.
How Northwood Brown changes with the light
Northwood 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
Northwood Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Northwood 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 Northwood Brown from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Northwood Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Northwood Brown in real homes
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Northwood 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 7.8
Also close: Thunder Gray (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.0
Also close: Pantalon (ΔE 3.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Intellectual (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Northwood Brown questions
What undertone does Northwood Brown have?
Northwood Brown has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Northwood Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Northwood Brown a light or dark color?
Northwood Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Northwood 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 Northwood Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Thunderous SW 6201 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Farrow & Ball: Salon Drab No.290 (very close, ΔE 2.0); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 6.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Northwood Brown?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Northwood Brown's undertone.
Where does Northwood Brown work best?
Northwood Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Northwood Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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