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Benjamin Moore Carob

AF-160 · #8D705E · LRV 18.1

Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Nuthatch is a 98% match

Carob (AF-160) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 18.1 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Nuthatch (98% match).

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LRV

18.1 · Dark

Undertone

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. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Carob in other brands?

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