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Benjamin Moore Charleston Brown

HC-186 · #745239 · LRV ~10

Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Saddle Up (~97% proximity)

Charleston Brown (HC-186) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Saddle Up (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Charleston Brown in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

10 · Very dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-186

HEX

#745239

RGB

116, 82, 57

HSL

25°, 34%, 34%

Family

Browns

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Charleston Brown FAQ

What is the LRV of Charleston Brown?

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

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

Sherwin-Williams: Saddle Up (SW 9099), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Umber Rust (HGSW9100), ~97% proximity; PPG: Molasses (PPG1079-7), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Molasses (PPG1079-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Château Mantle (V085-6), ~95% proximity; Behr: Ancient Root (PPU4-20), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Wild Bill Brown (DET688), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Etruscan Red (No. 56), ~80% 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 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.