Mink 2112-10 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #53453D, estimated LRV 6 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Nourish .05 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #53453D · 2112-10
Mink
6%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Mink Technical Profile
HEX Code#53453D
RGB83, 69, 61
Estimated LRV6.4
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
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Nourish .05
Colorhouse
#53453C
Close digital match
Center Earth
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#56473F
Close digital match
Earth Brown
PPG
#54473D
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#57483D
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#4D423C
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#4E413C
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#53433E
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Hirshfield's
#4D403B
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Sherwin-Williams
#56433B
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#503E36
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RAL
#4E3B31
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#4D4746
Visible digital difference
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Colors That Work With Mink
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mink
#53453D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#75704E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mink
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mink 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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Mink — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mink have?
Mink 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 Mink from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mink are Nourish .05 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Center Earth by Behr (a close digital match), Rave Raisin by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Mink'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 Mink?
Mink has a estimated lightness value of 6.4, 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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