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Benjamin Moore Charleston Brown
HC-186 · #745239 · LRV 10
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Saddle Up is a 97% matchCharleston Brown (HC-186) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Saddle Up (97% match).
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LRV
10 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
HC-186
HEX
#745239
RGB
116, 82, 57
HSL
25°, 34%, 34%
Family
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Charleston Brown FAQ
What is the LRV of Charleston Brown?
Charleston Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10 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 Charleston Brown in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Saddle Up (SW 9099), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Umber Rust (HGSW9100), 97%; PPG: Molasses (PPG1079-7), 96%; Glidden: Molasses (PPG1079-7), 95%; Valspar: Château Mantle (V085-6), 95%; Behr: Ancient Root (PPU4-20), 92%; Dunn-Edwards: Wild Bill Brown (DET688), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), 80%. 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 Charleston Brown?
The HEX code of Charleston Brown (HC-186) is #745239, RGB 116, 82, 57. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.