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Benjamin Moore Silken Moss

237 · #816F4E · LRV ~16.6

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Raw Umber (~97% proximity)

Silken Moss (237) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.6 (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 Dunn-Edwards Raw Umber (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Silken Moss in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

16.6 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

237

HEX

#816F4E

RGB

129, 111, 78

HSL

39°, 25%, 41%

Family

Browns

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Silken Moss FAQ

What is the LRV of Silken Moss?

Silken Moss has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.6 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 Silken Moss in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Raw Umber (DET658), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Outrigger (PPG1104-7), ~96% proximity; PPG: Outrigger (PPG1104-7), ~94% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Twig Basket (SW 9529), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Valencia Moss (6008-4C), ~93% proximity; Behr: African Plain (S320-7), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Verde Marrón (HGSW9124), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dibber (No. 312), ~87% 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 Silken Moss?

The HEX code of Silken Moss (237) is #816F4E, RGB 129, 111, 78. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.