Classic Brown by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Classic Brown

7%LRV Value
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Classic Brown 2109-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #59463C, LRV 7 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Otter from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Classic Brown Technical Profile

HEX Code#59463C
RGB89, 70, 60
LRV6.8
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Classic Brown in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Classic 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 MooreClassic Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsOtter

Otter

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Coffee Grounds

Kilz

Nearly identical

Center Earth

Behr

Nearly identical

Fudge Truffle

PPG

Very similar

Northern Territory

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Momentous Occasion

Valspar

Very similar

Nourish .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Heritage Brown

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Connoisseur

Vista Paint

Very similar

Connoisseur

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Terra Brown

RAL

Very similar

Tanner's Brown

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Classic Brown

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Classic Brown

#59463C

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#787250

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Classic Brown

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Center Earth

Complement

Oceans Deep

Classic Brown Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Flower Pot

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Classic Brown.

Otter Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2137-10

#55493A

Mink

Benjamin Moore · 2112-10

#53453D

Pine Cone Brown

Benjamin Moore · 2113-20

#60443D

Chocolate Sundae

Benjamin Moore · 2113-10

#5C4037

Incense Stick

Benjamin Moore · 2115-20

#594845

Southern Vine

Benjamin Moore · 2138-10

#504A3C

More brown colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Audrey'S Auburn

PPG · 50YR 16/127

#856A61

Oak Hollow

Dutch Boy · 415-5DB

#B09879

Double Chocolate

Behr · PMD-108

#6F5245

Urban Safari

Behr · PPU8-4

#978B6E

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball · 316

#A36E4C

Drum Solo

Behr · T11-9

#A66E4B

Classic Brown — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Classic Brown have?
Classic Brown 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 Classic Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Classic Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classic Brown are Otter by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Coffee Grounds by Kilz (a near-identical match), Center Earth by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Classic 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 Classic Brown?
Classic Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 6.8, 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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