Charleston HC-186 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #75533A, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Umber Rust from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #75533A · HC-186
Charleston
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Charleston Technical Profile
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Charleston in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charleston in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCharleston
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsUmber Rust
Umber Rust
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beige Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Molasses
PPG
Nearly identical
Molasses
Behr
Nearly identical
Western Pursuit
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Maple
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brownstone
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yule Log
Kilz
Very similar
Briar
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
Valspar
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charleston
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charleston
#75533A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88845A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charleston
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charleston 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 Charleston.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Charleston — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charleston have?
Charleston by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Charleston in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charleston from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charleston are Umber Rust by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Beige Brown by RAL (a near-identical match), Saddle Up by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Charleston'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 Charleston?
Charleston 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Charleston's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.