Weathered Bark 2098-40 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9C7E74, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #9C7E74 · 2098-40
Weathered Bark
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Weathered Bark Technical Profile
HEX Code#9C7E74
RGB156, 126, 116
Estimated LRV23.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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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Colors That Work With Weathered Bark
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Weathered Bark from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Weathered Bark are Antique Farmhouse by Valspar (a close digital match), Clay Dusk by Valspar (a close digital match), Emerging Leaf by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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