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Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown

1236 · #8E6E5F · LRV 17.7

Compare with other brands: Valspar Sea Lion Brown is a 96% match

Sorrel Brown (1236) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 17.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Sea Lion Brown (96% match).

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LRV

17.7 · Dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

1236

HEX

#8E6E5F

RGB

142, 110, 95

HSL

19°, 20%, 46%

Family

Browns

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Sorrel Brown FAQ

What undertone does Sorrel Brown have?

Sorrel Brown is a dark brown with a strong peach undertone. 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 Sorrel Brown?

Sorrel Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.7 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.

What is the closest match to Sorrel Brown in other brands?

Valspar: Sea Lion Brown (2003-9B), 96%; Behr: Nut Brown (N190-6), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Wandering Road (DE6076), 94%; Glidden: Suede Leather (PPG1072-6), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Nuthatch (SW 6088), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nuthatch (HGSW6088), 94%; PPG: Suede Leather (PPG1072-6), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 86%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Sorrel Brown?

The HEX code of Sorrel Brown (1236) is #8E6E5F, RGB 142, 110, 95. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.