Brown 2099-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6F4A3B, estimated LRV 9 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bird House Brown from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #6F4A3B · 2099-10
Brown
9%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#6F4A3B
RGB111, 74, 59
Estimated LRV8.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Bird House Brown
PPG
#6C483A
Close digital match
Evolution
Hirshfield's
#704A3D
Close digital match
Soul of the Earth
Vista Paint
#714C3B
Close digital match
Bricktone
Behr
#734835
Similar digital color
Pinecone Brown
Dutch Boy
#6F4733
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Rugged Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#694336
Similar digital color
Ancient Spice
Kilz
#694A39
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Buffalo Herd
Dunn-Edwards
#705046
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Rich Chocolate
Valspar
#6A4C44
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Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
#805348
Visible digital difference
Signal Brown
RAL
#6C3B2A
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown
#6F4A3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#857B58
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown have?
Brown by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown are Bird House Brown by PPG (a close digital match), Evolution by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Soul of the Earth by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brown's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Brown?
Brown has a estimated lightness value of 8.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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