ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown (2109-30) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 10. 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 | Gray |
| LRV | 10.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #68554D |
| RGB | 104, 85, 77 |
| HSL | 18°, 15%, 35% |
About Wood Grain Brown
Wood Grain Brown (2109-30) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 10, Wood Grain 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 Wood Grain 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 Cup o' Java (1246); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Wood Grain Brown changes with the light
Wood Grain 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
Wood Grain Brown will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Wood Grain 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 Wood Grain Brown from feeling heavy, so deep colors work well here.
West-facing rooms
Wood Grain Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Wood Grain Brown in real homes
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Wood Grain 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 7.2
Also close: Black Fox (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.4
Also close: Mahogany (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.5
Also close: Plum Shade (ΔE 8.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wood Grain Brown questions
What undertone does Wood Grain Brown have?
Wood Grain Brown has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wood Grain Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Wood Grain Brown a light or dark color?
Wood Grain Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 10.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 10, Wood Grain 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 Wood Grain Brown in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Van Dyke Brown SW 7041 (closest available, ΔE 7.2); Farrow & Ball: London Clay No.244 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Behr: Intellectual PPU18-19 (closest available, ΔE 7.5). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wood Grain Brown?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wood Grain Brown's undertone.
Where does Wood Grain Brown work best?
Wood Grain Brown works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 10, Wood Grain Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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