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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Caribou Brown

HGSW2503 · #755C48 · LRV 11.9

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Coconut Grove is a 98% match

Caribou Brown (HGSW2503) is a deep brown from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams with a strong peach undertone. Its LRV is about 11.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Coconut Grove (98% match).

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LRV

11.9 · Very dark

Undertone

Peach · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

HGSW2503

HEX

#755C48

RGB

117, 92, 72

HSL

27°, 24%, 37%

Family

Browns

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Caribou Brown FAQ

What undertone does Caribou Brown have?

Caribou Brown is a deep brown with a strong 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 Caribou Brown?

Caribou Brown has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.9 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 Caribou Brown in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Coconut Grove (1029), 98%; Behr: Mission Brown (N250-7), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Moderne Class (DET681), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Caraïbe (SW 9090), 97%; PPG: Fig Branches (PPG1085-7), 95%; Glidden: Chocolate Ripple (PPG1078-7), 95%; Valspar: Sumatra Blend (2008-9A), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 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 Caribou Brown?

The HEX code of Caribou Brown (HGSW2503) is #755C48, RGB 117, 92, 72. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.