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Benjamin Moore Pine Brook 490

Pine Brook

Benjamin Moore

490

About Pine Brook by Benjamin Moore

Pine Brook 490 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 16% and hue near 70° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 16.4%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #6e7450

RGB: 110, 116, 80

Hue70°

Saturation18%

Lightness38%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Pine Brook 490 a warm or cool color?
Pine Brook 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 Pine Brook?
Pine Brook sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 70°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pine Brook?
Brightness is about 16%. Saturation is around 18%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 38%. Hue is close to 70°. The hex value is #6e7450. The RGB value is 110, 116, 80.
Is Pine Brook better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pine Brook has brightness around 16%. 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 Pine Brook?
You can match Pine Brook 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 Pine Brook work best in a home?
Pine Brook 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 Pine Brook compare to a pure white paint?
Pine Brook 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 Pine Brook in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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