ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pine Brook (490) is a very dark green with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Oakmoss (SW 6180), Farrow & Ball Bancha (No.298) and Behr Secret Meadow (S360-6). For trim, try Harwood Putty (CW-5).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 16.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6E7450 |
| RGB | 110, 116, 80 |
| HSL | 70°, 18%, 38% |
About Pine Brook
Pine Brook (490) is a very dark, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 16, Pine Brook 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 Pine Brook's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Shady Lane (497), it's cooler.
How Pine Brook changes with the light
Pine Brook has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Pine Brook's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Pine Brook 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 Pine Brook can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pine Brook will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pine Brook in real homes
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Pine Brook 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.
Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Laurel Garland (ΔE 5.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pine Brook questions
What undertone does Pine Brook have?
Pine Brook has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pine Brook's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pine Brook a light or dark color?
Pine Brook has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Pine Brook absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Pine Brook in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Oakmoss SW 6180 (close, ΔE 5.0); Farrow & Ball: Bancha No.298 (close, ΔE 3.8); Behr: Secret Meadow S360-6 (very close, ΔE 1.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pine Brook?
Try Harwood Putty (CW-5) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pine Brook's undertone.
Where does Pine Brook work best?
Pine Brook works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 16, Pine Brook absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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