Ref. #6A3E2E · CW-265
Charlton Brown
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Charlton Brown Technical Profile
What color is Charlton Brown? It's a dark warm brown with the hex code #6A3E2E. Colors similar to Charlton Brown include MPC Remington Bronze Met., RAL Signal Brown, Behr Earth Fired Red. Charlton Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 7, Charlton Brown creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Charlton Brown pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Charlton Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Charlton Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Remington Bronze Met. by MPC (#653C2D), Signal Brown by RAL (#6C3B2A), Earth Fired Red by Behr (#674031). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Charlton Brown?
Charlton Brown has an LRV of 6.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Charlton Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.