Ferret Brown 2108-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #5E4C3E, LRV 8 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Half‐Caff from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #5E4C3E · 2108-10
Ferret Brown
8%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ferret Brown Technical Profile
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Ferret Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ferret 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 MooreFerret Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsHalf‐Caff
Half‐Caff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coffee Connoisseur
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pine Cone
Behr
Nearly identical
Pumpernickel
PPG
Very similar
Heritage Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Momentous Occasion
Valspar
Very similar
Coffee Grounds
Kilz
Very similar
Black Walnut
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Brown Suede
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Terra Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ferret Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ferret Brown
#5E4C3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7C7A53
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ferret Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ferret 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 Ferret 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.
Ferret Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ferret Brown have?
Ferret Brown 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 Ferret Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ferret Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ferret Brown are Half‐Caff by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Coffee Connoisseur by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Sable by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ferret 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 Ferret Brown?
Ferret Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ferret Brown's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.