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Benjamin Moore Otter Brown

2137-10 · #55493A · LRV ~7

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Enduring Bronze (~96% proximity)

Otter Brown (2137-10) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Enduring Bronze (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Otter Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

7 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

2137-10

HEX

#55493A

RGB

85, 73, 58

HSL

33°, 19%, 28%

Family

Browns

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Otter Brown FAQ

What undertone does Otter Brown have?

Otter Brown is a deep 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 Otter Brown?

Otter Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7 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 Otter Brown in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Enduring Bronze (SW 7055), ~96% proximity; PPG: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Roasted Sepia (6006-2C), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Hickory Smoke (HGSW7027), ~94% proximity; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), ~93% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), ~85% 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 Otter Brown?

The HEX code of Otter Brown (2137-10) is #55493A, RGB 85, 73, 58. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.