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Benjamin Moore Charlton Brown

CW-265 · #6A3E2E · LRV 6.7

Compare with other brands: Valspar Western Brown is a 93% match

Charlton Brown (CW-265) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 6.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Western Brown (93% match).

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LRV

6.7 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-265

HEX

#6A3E2E

RGB

106, 62, 46

HSL

16°, 39%, 30%

Family

Browns

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Charlton Brown FAQ

What is the LRV of Charlton Brown?

Charlton Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Charlton Brown in other brands?

Valspar: Western Brown (2009-9), 93%; Glidden: Warm Mahogany (PPG1060-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Rugged Brown (SW 6062), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Vintage Leather (HGSW6062), 91%; PPG: Bird House Brown (PPG1072-7), 89%; Behr: Fire Roasted (S150-7), 87%; Dunn-Edwards: Rocky Mountain Red (DET442), 86%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 81%. 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 Charlton Brown?

The HEX code of Charlton Brown (CW-265) is #6A3E2E, RGB 106, 62, 46. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.