Dark CSP-270 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #645043, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #645043 · CSP-270
Dark
9%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dark Technical Profile
HEX Code#645043
RGB100, 80, 67
Estimated LRV8.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Dark
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Pine Cone
Behr
#635044
Close digital match
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
#604E44
Close digital match
Half‐Caff
Sherwin-Williams
#604C3D
Close digital match
Mayan Chocolate
Dunn-Edwards
#655046
Close digital match
Rue Bourbon
Valspar
#6A5245
Similar digital color
Chestnut
PPG
#624E45
Similar digital color
Connoisseur
Vista Paint
#634C41
Similar digital color
Connoisseur
Hirshfield's
#654E44
Similar digital color
Clay .06
Colorhouse
#675544
Similar digital color
Tonka Bean
Kilz
#654F48
Similar digital color
Pale Brown
RAL
#755C48
Visible digital difference
Seeing a close call? Order a peel-and-stick sample of Dark — or sample it next to its top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Dark
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
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
Digital 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dark are Pine Cone by Behr (a close digital match), Heritage Brown by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Half‐Caff by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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.
Explore More with Dark
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.