Natural Brown 2103-10 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #694135, LRV 7 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rugged Brown from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #694135 · 2103-10
Natural Brown
7%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Natural Brown Technical Profile
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Natural Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Natural 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 MooreNatural Brown
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRugged Brown
Rugged Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Buckeye Nut
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Earth Fired Red
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunken Ship
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bird House Brown
PPG
Very similar
Evolution
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Signal Brown
RAL
Very similar
Wendy Way
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rich Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Ancient Spice
Kilz
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Natural Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Natural Brown
#694135
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7D7254
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Natural Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Natural 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 Natural Brown.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Natural Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Natural Brown have?
Natural Brown by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Natural Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Natural Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Natural Brown are Rugged Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Buckeye Nut by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Aurora Brown by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Natural 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 Natural Brown?
Natural Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 7.0, 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 Natural Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.