Brown Owl (M136) is a mid-tone beige from Valspar with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 41.1 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Kangaroo (98% match).
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LRV
41.1 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
M136
HEX
#C0A88D
RGB
192, 168, 141
HSL
32°, 29%, 65%
Family
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Brown Owl FAQ
What undertone does Brown Owl have?
Brown Owl is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow 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 Brown Owl?
Brown Owl has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 41.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Brown Owl in other brands?
PPG: Kangaroo (PPG1078-4), 98%; Benjamin Moore: Hillsborough Beige (CC-330), 98%; Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige (SW 6143), 97%; Glidden: Kangaroo (PPG1078-4), 96%; Behr: Merino (N260-4), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Beige Intenso (HGSW9096), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Desert Gray (DEC760), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink (No. 303), 90%. 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 Brown Owl?
The HEX code of Brown Owl (M136) is #C0A88D, RGB 192, 168, 141. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.