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Benjamin Moore Barrel Brown

2098-10 · #68483B · LRV ~7.9

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Brooklyn Brownstone (~97% proximity)

Barrel Brown (2098-10) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Brooklyn Brownstone (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Barrel Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7.9 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

2098-10

HEX

#68483B

RGB

104, 72, 59

HSL

17°, 28%, 32%

Family

Browns

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Barrel Brown FAQ

What undertone does Barrel Brown have?

Barrel Brown is a deep 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 Barrel Brown?

Barrel Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Valspar: Brooklyn Brownstone (2003-9A), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Bird House Brown (PPG1072-7), ~96% proximity; Behr: Brown Velvet (N160-7), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Fairfax Brown (SW 2856), ~94% proximity; PPG: Fudge (PPG1073-7), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Java (HGSW6090), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Chicory Coffee (DEBN19), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~82% 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 Barrel Brown?

The HEX code of Barrel Brown (2098-10) is #68483B, RGB 104, 72, 59. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.