Brown Sugar 2112-20 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #574A43, estimated LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rare Wood from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #574A43 · 2112-20
Brown Sugar
7%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brown Sugar Technical Profile
HEX Code#574A43
RGB87, 74, 67
Estimated LRV7.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#584C44
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Colors That Work With Brown Sugar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Sugar
#574A43
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7B7552
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Sugar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Sugar Room Palettes
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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 Sugar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Sugar have?
Brown Sugar by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray 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 Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Sugar are Rare Wood by Behr (a close digital match), Dark Truffle by Behr (a close digital match), Sarsaparilla by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brown Sugar'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 Sugar?
Brown Sugar has a estimated lightness value of 7.3, 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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