ColorplanBenjamin Moore Toasted Brown (2097-10) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 8. For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 8.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6B4A3C |
| RGB | 107, 74, 60 |
| HSL | 18°, 28%, 33% |
About Toasted Brown
Toasted Brown (2097-10) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 8, Toasted 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 Toasted 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 Forest Brown (2105-10); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Toasted Brown changes with the light
Toasted 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
Toasted Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Toasted 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 Toasted Brown can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Toasted Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Toasted Brown in real homes
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Toasted 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: Turkish Coffee (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: Wainscot (ΔE 9.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Red Pepper (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Toasted Brown questions
What undertone does Toasted Brown have?
Toasted Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Toasted Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Toasted Brown a light or dark color?
Toasted Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 8.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 8, Toasted 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 Toasted Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 (closest available, ΔE 7.8); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Behr: Chipotle Paste PPU2-01 (closest available, ΔE 7.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Toasted Brown?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Toasted Brown's undertone.
Where does Toasted Brown work best?
Toasted Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 8, Toasted Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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