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Benjamin Moore Kentucky Birch

CSP-265 · #806D58 · LRV 16.2

Compare with other brands: Behr Kaffee is a 98% match

Kentucky Birch (CSP-265) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 16.2 (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 Behr Kaffee (98% match).

Compare Kentucky Birch with other brands

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LRV

16.2 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

CSP-265

HEX

#806D58

RGB

128, 109, 88

HSL

31°, 19%, 42%

Family

Browns

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Kentucky Birch FAQ

What undertone does Kentucky Birch have?

Kentucky Birch is a dark brown with a strong 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 Kentucky Birch?

Kentucky Birch has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 16.2 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 Kentucky Birch in other brands?

Behr: Kaffee (MQ2-49), 98%; Glidden: Salted Pretzel (PPG1077-6), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Alpine Chamoisee (DEBN39), 97%; Valspar: Natural Habitat (M119), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: High Tea (SW 6159), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: High Tea (HGSW6159), 96%; PPG: Conservation (PPG1027-6), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 92%. 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 Kentucky Birch?

The HEX code of Kentucky Birch (CSP-265) is #806D58, RGB 128, 109, 88. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.