Weathered Bark 2098-40 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9C7E74, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Antique Farmhouse from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9C7E74 · 2098-40
Weathered Bark
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Weathered Bark Technical Profile
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Weathered Bark in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Weathered Bark in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWeathered Bark
Nearly identical
ValsparAntique Farmhouse
Antique Farmhouse
Valspar
Nearly identical
Emerging Leaf
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Palamino
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cafe Ole
Behr
Very similar
Mulberry Silk
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tattered Teddy
PPG
Very similar
Wood Lake
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sulking Room Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Spiced Cocoa
Kilz
Very similar
Mystic Mauve
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Weathered Bark
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Weathered Bark
#9C7E74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA385
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Weathered Bark
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Weathered Bark 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 Weathered Bark.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Weathered Bark — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Weathered Bark have?
Weathered Bark 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 Weathered Bark in your own space before committing.
What colors match Weathered Bark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Weathered Bark are Antique Farmhouse by Valspar (a near-identical match), Clay Dusk by Valspar (a near-identical match), Emerging Leaf by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Weathered Bark'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 Weathered Bark?
Weathered Bark has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Weathered Bark's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.