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Benjamin Moore Northwood Brown

1000 · #6F6151 · LRV ~12.5

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Smokehouse (~98% proximity)

Northwood Brown (1000) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Smokehouse (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Northwood Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

12.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

1000

HEX

#6F6151

RGB

111, 97, 81

HSL

32°, 16%, 38%

Family

Browns

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Northwood Brown FAQ

What undertone does Northwood Brown have?

Northwood Brown is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Northwood Brown?

Northwood Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Northwood Brown in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Smokehouse (SW 7040), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Smokehouse (HGSW7040), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cocoa (DEC755), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Introspective (PPG15-18), ~96% proximity; PPG: Lemur (PPG1101-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Landmark Brown (N220-6), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Crater (V135-6), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~87% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Northwood Brown?

The HEX code of Northwood Brown (1000) is #6F6151, RGB 111, 97, 81. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.