LRV indicates how much light a shade reflects (0 = pure black, 100 = pure white). Use this comparison to shortlist before ordering samples.
- Shaker Beige HC-45 (LRV ~53): light warm taupe, ideal for living rooms and hallways.
- Lenox Tan HC-44 (LRV ~58): creamy beige-brown, ideal for open-plan spaces and bedrooms.
- Alexandria Beige HC-77 (LRV ~29): a goes-with-anything taupe for whole-house use and accents.
- Bleeker Beige HC-80 (LRV ~52): warm mid-light brown, ideal for open-plan spaces.
- Pashmina AF-100 (LRV ~30): mushroom brown, ideal for bedrooms and libraries.
- Tate Olive HC-112 (LRV ~17): a brown-green bridge for libraries and dining rooms.
- Davenport Tan HC-76 (LRV ~36): warm caramel-brown, ideal for transitional rooms.
- Branchport Brown HC-72 (LRV ~9): deep chocolate, ideal for dining rooms and libraries.
- Bittersweet Chocolate 2114-10 (LRV ~5): near-black brown, ideal for statement walls and cabinetry.
- Espresso Bean CSP-30 (LRV ~6): dark-roasted brown, ideal for libraries and accent walls.
- Weimaraner AF-155 (LRV ~31): grayed-brown, ideal for transitional rooms.
Light Browns and Warm Taupes
The light end of the family overlaps with warm neutrals. Shaker Beige HC-45, Lenox Tan HC-44, Alexandria Beige HC-77, and Bleeker Beige HC-80 work as flexible backdrops in living rooms, hallways, and primary bedrooms without committing the space to a strong color statement.
Mid-Tone and Mocha Browns
Mid-tone browns deliver coffee-with-cream warmth in libraries, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pashmina AF-100 reads as soft mushroom; Tate Olive HC-112 bridges brown and green; Davenport Tan HC-76 leans warm caramel; Weimaraner AF-155 offers a sophisticated grayed-brown for transitional rooms.
Chocolate and Espresso Browns
Bittersweet Chocolate 2114-10 (LRV 5), described by Benjamin Moore as "a rich shade of black with interesting depths of brown and violet," anchors the deepest end of the family alongside Espresso Bean CSP-30 and Branchport Brown HC-72. These shades excel in dining rooms, libraries, and small powder rooms where the goal is moody, enveloping atmosphere.
Pairing Brown
- Trim (warm white): White Dove OC-17, Simply White OC-117, Swiss Coffee OC-45
- Complementary walls: Hale Navy HC-154, Newburyport Blue HC-155, Van Deusen Blue HC-156
- Green companions: Saybrook Sage HC-114, Tate Olive HC-112, Cushing Green HC-125
- Soft accent: First Light 2102-70, Authentic Pink 2006-60
Brass, bronze, copper, and aged nickel all flatter brown. Polished chrome and cool stainless can feel out of place against deep brown walls.
Color Desk Tip
Brown's undertone is the variable that decides whether a room reads layered or muddy. A brown with red undertones clashes with cherry floors but glows next to white oak; a green-undertone brown does the opposite. Place samples directly next to your floor and any built-in cabinetry before committing. Call our color desk at 248.598.0311 for shortlisting help.
Finish Recommendations
Brown looks best in matte or eggshell, which gives the color a suede-like quality. Use Aura for the deepest chocolates where richness matters most. Regal Select handles everyday browns. ADVANCE waterborne alkyd cures to a harder film than standard latex and is the recommended product for brown cabinetry, doors, and millwork.
About Paint Outlets
Paint Outlets is a Benjamin Moore authorized dealer with three Michigan locations in Shelby Township, Rochester Hills, and Macomb. We stock the full Benjamin Moore color library across Aura, Regal Select, ADVANCE, ben, Eco Spec, Aura Bath & Spa, and SCUFF-X. Our color desk staff are trained on Benjamin Moore's Gennex Color Technology and the Color Preview, Historical, Classics, Affinity, and Off-White Collections. We shipsamples nationwide via UPS and offer same-day pickup at all three stores.
Shop Benjamin Moore Brown Paint at Paint Outlets
Paint Outlets stocks the full Benjamin Moore brown palette across Aura, Regal Select, ADVANCE, ben, and Eco Spec. Order samples online for shipping anywhere, or visit our Shelby Township, Rochester Hills, or Macomb stores for same-day pickup. Call our color desk at 248.598.0311 for help shortlisting browns, or browse the homepage to explore the full range.
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