Brown Tar 2110-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6F5541, estimated LRV 10 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cinnamon Crumble from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #6F5541 · 2110-20
Brown Tar
10%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brown Tar Technical Profile
HEX Code#6F5541
RGB111, 85, 65
Estimated LRV10.3
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 Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Cinnamon Crumble
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#705742
Close digital match
Dark Earth
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#6F5744
Close digital match
Chocolate Truffle
PPG
#6F5746
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Umber
Sherwin-Williams
#6E543C
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Colors That Work With Brown Tar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brown Tar
#6F5541
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88855B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brown Tar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brown Tar 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 Tar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brown Tar have?
Brown Tar by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Tar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Tar are Cinnamon Crumble by Behr (a close digital match), Dark Earth by Valspar (a close digital match), Ancient Root by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Brown Tar'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 Tar?
Brown Tar has a estimated lightness value of 10.3, 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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