Corduroy 2153-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A17B36, estimated LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Curly Willow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A17B36 · 2153-20
Corduroy
22%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Corduroy Technical Profile
HEX Code#A17B36
RGB161, 123, 54
Estimated LRV22.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Corduroy
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Corduroy
#A17B36
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA961
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Corduroy
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Corduroy Room Palettes
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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
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Corduroy — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Corduroy have?
Corduroy by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Corduroy from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Corduroy are Curly Willow by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Ginseng by Valspar (a close digital match), Retro Gold by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Corduroy'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 Corduroy?
Corduroy has a estimated lightness value of 22.0, 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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