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Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown
No. 198 · #837363 · LRV ~18
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Safari Beige (~98% proximity)Broccoli Brown (No. 198) is a dark brown from Farrow & Ball with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Safari Beige (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Broccoli Brown in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
18 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · moderate
Temperature
Warm
Code
No. 198
HEX
#837363
RGB
131, 115, 99
HSL
30°, 14%, 45%
Family
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Broccoli Brown FAQ
What undertone does Broccoli Brown have?
Broccoli Brown is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 Broccoli Brown?
Broccoli Brown has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Broccoli Brown in other brands?
Valspar: Safari Beige (6006-2B), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Beachcomber (993), ~97% proximity; PPG: Wicker Basket (PPG1020-6), ~97% proximity; Behr: Mocha Latte (PPU5-04), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Wicker Basket (PPG1020-6), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (SW 7514), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (HGSW7514), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Grange Hall (DET695), ~97% 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 Broccoli Brown?
The HEX code of Broccoli Brown (No. 198) is #837363, RGB 131, 115, 99. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.