ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tarpley Brown (CW-170) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 4. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Turkish Coffee (SW 6076). 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 | Beige |
| LRV | 4.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #493830 |
| RGB | 73, 56, 48 |
| HSL | 19°, 21%, 24% |
About Tarpley Brown
Tarpley Brown (CW-170) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 4, Tarpley 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 Tarpley 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. It's very close to Appalachian Brown (2115-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Tarpley Brown changes with the light
Tarpley 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
Tarpley Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Tarpley 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 Tarpley Brown from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Tarpley Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Tarpley Brown in real homes
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Tarpley 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
Very close · ΔE 1.5
Also close: Dark Clove (ΔE 3.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Tanner's Brown (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Stealth Jet (ΔE 8.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tarpley Brown questions
What undertone does Tarpley Brown have?
Tarpley Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tarpley Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tarpley Brown a light or dark color?
Tarpley Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 4.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 4, Tarpley 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 Tarpley Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Turkish Coffee SW 6076 (very close, ΔE 1.5); Farrow & Ball: Mahogany No.36 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Behr: Black Mocha PPU24-01 (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 Tarpley Brown?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tarpley Brown's undertone.
Where does Tarpley Brown work best?
Tarpley Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 4, Tarpley Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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