Dark CSP-270 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #645043, LRV 9 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pine Cone from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #645043 · CSP-270
Dark
9%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dark Technical Profile
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Dark in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dark in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreDark
Nearly identical
BehrPine Cone
Pine Cone
Behr
Nearly identical
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Half‐Caff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mayan Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rue Bourbon
Valspar
Very similar
Chestnut
PPG
Very similar
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Very similar
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tonka Bean
Kilz
Very similar
Pale Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dark
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dark
#645043
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#837E57
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dark 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 Dark.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Dark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dark have?
Dark 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 Dark in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark are Pine Cone by Behr (a near-identical match), Heritage Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Half‐Caff by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dark'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 Dark?
Dark has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dark's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.