Brown Tar 2110-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6F5541, 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.
Ref. #6F5541 · 2110-20
Brown Tar
10%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brown Tar Technical Profile
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Brown Tar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brown Tar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBrown Tar
Nearly identical
BehrCinnamon Crumble
Cinnamon Crumble
Behr
Nearly identical
Dark Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Chocolate Truffle
PPG
Nearly identical
Umber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Olde Metal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Alpha Male
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Moderne Class
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Very similar
Alpha Male
Vista Paint
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brown Tar
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Brown Tar.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brown Tar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brown Tar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brown Tar are Cinnamon Crumble by Behr (a near-identical match), Dark Earth by Valspar (a near-identical match), Ancient Root by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brown Tar's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.