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Benjamin Moore Charlton Brown

CW-265 · #6A3E2E · LRV ~6.7

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Western Brown (~93% proximity)

Charlton Brown (CW-265) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.7 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Western Brown (~93% proximity).

Closest tone to Charlton Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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

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

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