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Benjamin Moore California Redwood

1190 · #985949 · LRV ~14.3

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Russet Leather (~98% proximity)

California Redwood (1190) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.3 (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 Dunn-Edwards Russet Leather (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to California Redwood in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

14.3 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

1190

HEX

#985949

RGB

152, 89, 73

HSL

12°, 35%, 44%

Family

Browns

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California Redwood FAQ

What is the LRV of California Redwood?

California Redwood has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.3 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 California Redwood in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Russet Leather (DET440), ~98% proximity; Behr: Red Potato (S160-6), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Tuscan Rooftops (M113), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Rich Clay (PPG16-31), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Picture Gallery Red (No. 42), ~92% proximity; PPG: Baked Bean (PPG1066-7), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Terra Cotta (SW 2803), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Bold Brick (HGSW6327), ~90% 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 California Redwood?

The HEX code of California Redwood (1190) is #985949, RGB 152, 89, 73. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.