ColorplanBenjamin Moore Pine Cone Brown (2113-20) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 7. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Carnelian (SW 7580). 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 | 6.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #5F433C |
| RGB | 95, 67, 60 |
| HSL | 12°, 23%, 30% |
About Pine Cone Brown
Pine Cone Brown (2113-20) is a very dark red from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 7, Pine Cone 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 Pine Cone 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 Chocolate Sundae (2113-10), it's lighter.
How Pine Cone Brown changes with the light
Pine Cone 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
Pine Cone Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Pine Cone 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 Pine Cone Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Pine Cone Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Pine Cone Brown in real homes
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Pine Cone 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
Close · ΔE 4.1
Also close: Turkish Coffee (ΔE 5.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Preference Red (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Rumors (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Pine Cone Brown questions
What undertone does Pine Cone Brown have?
Pine Cone Brown has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Pine Cone Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Pine Cone Brown a light or dark color?
Pine Cone Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 6.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 7, Pine Cone 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 Pine Cone Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Carnelian SW 7580 (close, ΔE 4.1); Farrow & Ball: Brinjal No.222 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Behr: Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 (closest available, ΔE 5.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Pine Cone Brown?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Pine Cone Brown's undertone.
Where does Pine Cone Brown work best?
Pine Cone Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 7, Pine Cone Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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