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Benjamin Moore Brownstone CSP-240

Brownstone

Benjamin Moore

CSP-240

About Brownstone by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 6%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #4e433d

RGB: 78, 67, 61

Hue21°

Saturation12%

Lightness27%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Brownstone

Benjamin Moore

CSP-240

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Brownstone CSP-240 a warm or cool color?
Brownstone 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 Brownstone?
Brownstone 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 Brownstone?
Brightness is about 6%. Saturation is around 12%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 27%. Hue is close to 21°. The hex value is #4e433d. The RGB value is 78, 67, 61.
Is Brownstone better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Brownstone has brightness around 6%. 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 Brownstone?
You can match Brownstone 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 Brownstone work best in a home?
Brownstone 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 Brownstone compare to a pure white paint?
Brownstone 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 Brownstone in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Brownstone

Benjamin Moore

CSP-240

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Brownstone

Benjamin Moore

CSP-240

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Brownstone

Benjamin Moore

CSP-240

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

DARK GRANITE

Glidden

PPG1005-7

Rave Raisin

Behr

HDC-MD-13

SARSAPARILLA

Glidden

PPG1018-7

Rookwood Dark Brown

Sherwin Williams

SW2808