Java 2106-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #684A3B, LRV 8 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ancient Spice from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #684A3B · 2106-10
Java
8%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Java Technical Profile
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Java in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Java in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreJava
Nearly identical
KilzAncient Spice
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bistro Brown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hideaway
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bronze Amulet
PPG
Nearly identical
Traditional Leather
Behr
Very similar
Fairfax Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chaps
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Roasted Coffee
Valspar
Very similar
Pinecone Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nut Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Java
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Java
#684A3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#807956
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Java
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Java 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
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Java — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Java have?
Java 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 Java in your own space before committing.
What colors match Java from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Java are Ancient Spice by Kilz (a near-identical match), Bistro Brown by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hideaway by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Java'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 Java?
Java has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 8.2, 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 Java's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.