English Brown 2100-30 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #7E5749, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Iron Oxide from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #7E5749 · 2100-30
English Brown
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
English Brown Technical Profile
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English Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to English 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 MooreEnglish Brown
Nearly identical
BehrIron Oxide
Iron Oxide
Behr
Nearly identical
Roxy Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Burnt Umber
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cowboy Suede
Valspar
Nearly identical
Burnt Umber
Vista Paint
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Spiced Cinnamon
PPG
Very similar
Canyon Clay
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Yule Log
Kilz
Very similar
Red Mesa
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With English Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
English Brown
#7E5749
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#968A64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for English Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
English 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 English 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.
English Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does English Brown have?
English 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 English Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match English Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to English Brown are Iron Oxide by Behr (a near-identical match), Roxy Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Burnt Umber by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting English 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 English Brown?
English Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.7, 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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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 English Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.