Java 2106-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #684A3B, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #684A3B · 2106-10
Java
8%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Java Technical Profile
HEX Code#684A3B
RGB104, 74, 59
Estimated LRV8.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Ancient Spice
Kilz
#694A39
Close digital match
Bistro Brown
Vista Paint
#654737
Close digital match
Hideaway
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#654637
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Bronze Amulet
PPG
#6C4D3C
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Traditional Leather
Behr
#6F4F3E
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#61463A
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#644B41
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Colors That Work With Java
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Java
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Java from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Java are Ancient Spice by Kilz (a close digital match), Bistro Brown by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Hideaway by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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