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Benjamin Moore Brown Sugar 2112-20

Brown Sugar

Benjamin Moore

2112-20

About Brown Sugar by Benjamin Moore

Brown Sugar 2112-20 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 7% and hue near 21° 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: 7.1%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #564942

RGB: 86, 73, 66

Hue21°

Saturation13%

Lightness30%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Brown Sugar

Benjamin Moore

2112-20

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Brown Sugar 2112-20 a warm or cool color?
Brown Sugar 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 Brown Sugar?
Brown Sugar sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 21°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Brown Sugar?
Brightness is about 7%. Saturation is around 13%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 30%. Hue is close to 21°. The hex value is #564942. The RGB value is 86, 73, 66.
Is Brown Sugar better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Brown Sugar has brightness around 7%. 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 Brown Sugar?
You can match Brown Sugar 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 Brown Sugar work best in a home?
Brown Sugar 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 Brown Sugar compare to a pure white paint?
Brown Sugar 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 Brown Sugar in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Brown Sugar

Benjamin Moore

2112-20

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Brown Sugar

Benjamin Moore

2112-20

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Brown Sugar

Benjamin Moore

2112-20

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Brown Sugar. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

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HDC-MD-13

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Chateau Brown

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SW7510

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SARSAPARILLA

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PPG1018-7

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Rookwood Dark Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW2808

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