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Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown

1236 · #8E6E5F · LRV ~17.7

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Sea Lion Brown (~96% proximity)

Sorrel Brown (1236) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.7 (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 Valspar Sea Lion Brown (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Sorrel Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

17.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Sorrel Brown?

Sorrel Brown has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Valspar: Sea Lion Brown (2003-9B), ~96% proximity; Behr: Nut Brown (N190-6), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Wandering Road (DE6076), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Suede Leather (PPG1072-6), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Nuthatch (SW 6088), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nuthatch (HGSW6088), ~94% proximity; PPG: Suede Leather (PPG1072-6), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~86% 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 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.