Charlton Brown CW-265 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #6A3E2E, LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Signal Brown from RAL (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6A3E2E · CW-265
Charlton Brown
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Charlton Brown Technical Profile
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Charlton Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Charlton Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCharlton Brown
Nearly identical
RALSignal Brown
Signal Brown
RAL
Nearly identical
Earth Fired Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Rugged Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Bird House Brown
PPG
Very similar
Evolution
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Monterey Chestnut
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sunken Ship
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Visible difference
Smoked Paprika
Valspar
Visible difference
Clay .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Charlton Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Charlton Brown
#6A3E2E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7E724D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Charlton Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Charlton 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Charlton Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Charlton Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Charlton Brown have?
Charlton Brown 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 Charlton Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Charlton Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Charlton Brown are Signal Brown by RAL (a near-identical match), Earth Fired Red by Behr (a near-identical match), Root Beer by Behr (a very close match) — the best options for getting Charlton 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 Charlton Brown?
Charlton Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.7, 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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Why Charlton Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.