ColorplanBenjamin Moore Weathered Bark (2098-40) is a deep red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 23. 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 | 22.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9B7D73 |
| RGB | 155, 125, 115 |
| HSL | 15°, 17%, 53% |
About Weathered Bark
Weathered Bark (2098-40) is a deep red from Benjamin Moore with a soft pink undertone. With an LRV of 23, Weathered Bark absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Weathered Bark's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. Next to Santa Fe Tan (2097-40), it's cooler.
How Weathered Bark changes with the light
Weathered Bark 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
Weathered Bark's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Weathered Bark 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 Weathered Bark can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Weathered Bark will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Weathered Bark in real homes
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Weathered Bark 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 6.2
Also close: Redend Point (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.9
Also close: Porphyry Pink (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.8
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Weathered Bark questions
What undertone does Weathered Bark have?
Weathered Bark has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Weathered Bark's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Weathered Bark a light or dark color?
Weathered Bark has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 22.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 23, Weathered Bark absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Weathered Bark in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Poised Taupe SW 6039 (closest available, ΔE 6.2); Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink No.295 (closest available, ΔE 5.9); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 5.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Weathered Bark?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Weathered Bark's undertone.
Where does Weathered Bark work best?
Weathered Bark works well in dining rooms, accent walls, front doors and libraries. With an LRV of 23, Weathered Bark absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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