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Benjamin Moore Baywood Brown 1234

Baywood Brown

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About Baywood Brown by Benjamin Moore

Baywood Brown 1234 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 34% and hue near 20° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 34.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #b5988a

RGB: 181, 152, 138

Hue20°

Saturation23%

Lightness63%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Baywood Brown from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Baywood Brown looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Baywood Brown 1234 a warm or cool color?
Baywood Brown by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Baywood Brown?
Baywood Brown sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 20°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Baywood Brown?
Brightness is about 34%. Saturation is around 23%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 63%. Hue is close to 20°. The hex value is #b5988a. The RGB value is 181, 152, 138.
Is Baywood Brown better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Baywood Brown has brightness around 34%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Baywood Brown?
You can match Baywood Brown with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Baywood Brown work best in a home?
Baywood Brown works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Baywood Brown compare to a pure white paint?
Baywood Brown is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Baywood Brown in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Baywood Brown

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Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Baywood Brown in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Baywood Brown

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Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Baywood Brown. They add contrast without clashing.

Baywood Brown

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