Cougar Brown 2106-40 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9D8275, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wood Lake from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9D8275 · 2106-40
Cougar Brown
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Cougar Brown Technical Profile
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Cougar Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cougar 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 MooreCougar Brown
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWood Lake
Wood Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dusted Truffle
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Creamy Mocha
Valspar
Very similar
Rowhouse Brown
PPG
Very similar
Flower Wood
Behr
Very similar
Pale Palamino
Vista Paint
Very similar
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Plummet Plum
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cougar Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cougar Brown
#9D8275
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cougar Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cougar 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 Cougar 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.
Cougar Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cougar Brown have?
Cougar 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 Cougar Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cougar Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cougar Brown are Wood Lake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spiced Cocoa by Kilz (a near-identical match), Dusted Truffle by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cougar 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 Cougar Brown?
Cougar Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.4, 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 Cougar Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.