Penny 2163-30 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #996F50, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Chestnut Beach from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #996F50 · 2163-30
Penny
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Penny Technical Profile
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Penny in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Penny in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePenny
Nearly identical
ValsparChestnut Beach
Chestnut Beach
Valspar
Nearly identical
Maple Sugar
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ranch Home
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Twist
PPG
Nearly identical
Cavern Sand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sorrel Brown
Behr
Nearly identical
Toasty
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brown Eyes
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Hound Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Penny
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Penny
#996F50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5A177
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Penny
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Penny 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 Penny.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Penny — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Penny have?
Penny 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 Penny in your own space before committing.
What colors match Penny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Penny are Chestnut Beach by Valspar (a near-identical match), Maple Sugar by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Ranch Home by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Penny'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 Penny?
Penny has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.7, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Penny's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.