ColorplanBroccoli Brown
No.198 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 18 · dark
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 18. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe (999), Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046) and Behr Mocha Latte (PPU5-04). For trim, try Wevet (No.273).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 18.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #827462 |
| RGB | 130, 116, 98 |
| HSL | 34°, 14%, 45% |
About Broccoli Brown
Broccoli Brown (No.198) is a very dark beige from Farrow & Ball with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 18, Broccoli 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 Broccoli 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Dauphin (No.54), it's darker and cooler.
How Broccoli Brown changes with the light
Broccoli Brown has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Broccoli Brown's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Broccoli Brown will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Broccoli Brown close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Broccoli Brown will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Broccoli Brown in real homes
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Broccoli 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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Buckhorn (ΔE 1.6)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.2
Also close: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Broccoli Brown questions
What undertone does Broccoli Brown have?
Broccoli Brown has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Broccoli Brown's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Broccoli Brown a light or dark color?
Broccoli Brown has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 18, Broccoli 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 Broccoli Brown in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Rustic Taupe 999 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7); Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (close, ΔE 2.9). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Broccoli Brown?
Try Wevet (No.273) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Broccoli Brown's undertone.
Where does Broccoli Brown work best?
Broccoli Brown works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 18, Broccoli Brown absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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