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Benjamin Moore Otter Brown 2137-10

Otter Brown

Benjamin Moore

2137-10

About Otter Brown by Benjamin Moore

Otter Brown 2137-10 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 7% and hue near 33° 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: 6.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #544839

RGB: 84, 72, 57

Hue33°

Saturation19%

Lightness28%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Otter Brown

Benjamin Moore

2137-10

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Otter Brown 2137-10 a warm or cool color?
Otter 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 Otter Brown?
Otter Brown sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 33°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Otter Brown?
Brightness is about 7%. Saturation is around 19%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 28%. Hue is close to 33°. The hex value is #544839. The RGB value is 84, 72, 57.
Is Otter Brown better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Otter Brown 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 Otter Brown?
You can match Otter 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 Otter Brown work best in a home?
Otter 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 Otter Brown compare to a pure white paint?
Otter 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 Otter Brown in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Otter Brown

Benjamin Moore

2137-10

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Otter Brown

Benjamin Moore

2137-10

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Otter Brown

Benjamin Moore

2137-10

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

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