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Benjamin Moore Carob

AF-160 · #8D705E · LRV ~18.1

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Nuthatch (~98% proximity)

Carob (AF-160) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong peach undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.1 (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 Sherwin-Williams Nuthatch (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Carob in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.1 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

AF-160

HEX

#8D705E

RGB

141, 112, 94

HSL

23°, 20%, 46%

Family

Browns

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Carob FAQ

What undertone does Carob have?

Carob is a dark 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 Carob?

Carob has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.1 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 Carob in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Nuthatch (SW 6088), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Nuthatch (HGSW6088), ~98% proximity; Behr: Nut Brown (N190-6), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Zanzibar Spice (2005-9B), ~96% proximity; PPG: Cocoa Delight (PPG1078-6), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Wandering Road (DE6076), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Cocoa Delight (PPG1078-6), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~88% 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 Carob?

The HEX code of Carob (AF-160) is #8D705E, RGB 141, 112, 94. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.