ColorplanBenjamin Moore Warm Brownie (2101-30) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 11. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Etruscan Red (No.56). 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 | Red |
| LRV | 11.4 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #7E554A |
| RGB | 126, 85, 74 |
| HSL | 13°, 26%, 39% |
About Warm Brownie
Warm Brownie (2101-30) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 11, Warm Brownie 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 Warm Brownie'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 Pueblo Brown (2102-30); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Warm Brownie changes with the light
Warm Brownie 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
Warm Brownie will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Warm Brownie 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 Warm Brownie can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Warm Brownie will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Warm Brownie in real homes
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Warm Brownie 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 9.8
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 10.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.2
Also close: Picture Gallery Red (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Chipotle Paste (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Warm Brownie questions
What undertone does Warm Brownie have?
Warm Brownie has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Warm Brownie's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Warm Brownie a light or dark color?
Warm Brownie has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 11.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 11, Warm Brownie absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Warm Brownie in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Fireweed SW 6328 (closest available, ΔE 9.8); Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red No.56 (very close, ΔE 1.2); Behr: Red Pepper PPU2-02 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Warm Brownie?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Warm Brownie's undertone.
Where does Warm Brownie work best?
Warm Brownie works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 11, Warm Brownie absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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