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Benjamin Moore Forest Brown 2105-10

Forest Brown

Benjamin Moore

2105-10

About Forest Brown by Benjamin Moore

Forest Brown 2105-10 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 8% and hue near 18° 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: 8.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #6c493a

RGB: 108, 73, 58

Hue18°

Saturation30%

Lightness33%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Forest Brown

Benjamin Moore

2105-10

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Forest Brown 2105-10 a warm or cool color?
Forest 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 Forest Brown?
Forest Brown sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 18°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Forest Brown?
Brightness is about 8%. Saturation is around 30%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 33%. Hue is close to 18°. The hex value is #6c493a. The RGB value is 108, 73, 58.
Is Forest Brown better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Forest Brown has brightness around 8%. 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 Forest Brown?
You can match Forest 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 Forest Brown work best in a home?
Forest 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 Forest Brown compare to a pure white paint?
Forest 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 Forest Brown in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Forest Brown

Benjamin Moore

2105-10

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Forest Brown

Benjamin Moore

2105-10

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Forest Brown

Benjamin Moore

2105-10

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

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BIRD HOUSE BROWN

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