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Benjamin Moore Van Buren Brown

HC-70 · #5F4F46 · LRV 8.5

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Black Walnut is a 99% match

Van Buren Brown (HC-70) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate peach undertone. Its LRV is about 8.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Black Walnut (99% match).

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LRV

8.5 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

HC-70

HEX

#5F4F46

RGB

95, 79, 70

HSL

22°, 15%, 32%

Family

Browns

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Van Buren Brown FAQ

What undertone does Van Buren Brown have?

Van Buren Brown is a deep brown with a moderate peach undertone. 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 Van Buren Brown?

Van Buren Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 8.5 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 Van Buren Brown in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Black Walnut (DE6063), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Brown (SW 2808), 97%; PPG: Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7), 97%; Glidden: Sarsaparilla (PPG1018-7), 97%; Behr: Rare Wood (MQ2-39), 96%; Valspar: Hunting Boots (1001-9A), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sable (HGSW6083), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Reduced Green (No. 313), 85%. 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 Van Buren Brown?

The HEX code of Van Buren Brown (HC-70) is #5F4F46, RGB 95, 79, 70. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.