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Benjamin Moore Kentucky Birch

CSP-265 · #806D58 · LRV ~16.2

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Kaffee (~98% proximity)

Kentucky Birch (CSP-265) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 16.2 (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 Behr Kaffee (~98% proximity).

Closest tone to Kentucky Birch in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

16.2 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Kentucky Birch?

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

What is the closest tone to Kentucky Birch in other brands?

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