Cocoa Brown 2101-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #754E41, LRV 10 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wendy Way from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #754E41 · 2101-20
Cocoa Brown
10%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cocoa Brown Technical Profile
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Cocoa Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cocoa 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 MooreCocoa Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWendy Way
Wendy Way
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Leather Clutch
Behr
Nearly identical
Evolution
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cowboy Suede
Valspar
Nearly identical
Antique Mahogany
PPG
Very similar
Cellar Door
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Brevity Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cocoa Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cocoa Brown
#754E41
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8C805D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cocoa Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cocoa 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 Cocoa 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.
Cocoa Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cocoa Brown have?
Cocoa 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 Cocoa Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cocoa Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cocoa Brown are Wendy Way by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Leather Clutch by Behr (a near-identical match), Evolution by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cocoa 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 Cocoa Brown?
Cocoa Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 9.6, 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 Cocoa Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.