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Benjamin Moore Char Brown

2137-20 · #5B5041 · LRV ~8.3

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Star Anise (~99% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Char Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

8.3 · Very dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Char Brown?

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

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

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