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Benjamin Moore Char Brown

2137-20 · #5B5041 · LRV 8.3

Compare with other brands: Glidden Star Anise is a 99% match

Char Brown (2137-20) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 8.3 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Glidden Star Anise (99% match).

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LRV

8.3 · Very dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

2137-20

HEX

#5B5041

RGB

91, 80, 65

HSL

35°, 17%, 31%

Family

Browns

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Char Brown FAQ

What undertone does Char Brown have?

Char Brown is a deep brown with a moderate yellow 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 Char Brown?

Char Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

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

Glidden: Star Anise (PPG1022-7), 99%; PPG: Afternoon Tea (PPG1023-7), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (SW 7745), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Muddled Basil (HGSW7745), 97%; Valspar: Roasted Sepia (6006-2C), 97%; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), 93%; Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 90%. 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 Char Brown?

The HEX code of Char Brown (2137-20) is #5B5041, RGB 91, 80, 65. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.