Benjamin Moore Birchwood 1161
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- Birchwood for bedroom (1 photo)
- Birchwood for living room (7 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Birchwood for bathroom (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore 1161 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Birchwood reviews (9 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Birchwood undertones?
- Is Birchwood 1161 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Birchwood
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Birchwood 1161
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Birchwood 1161 |
| Code: | 1161 |
| Name: | Birchwood |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Birchwood?
Benjamin Moore Birchwood 1161 is a medium, muted brown with a noticeable terracotta cast, giving it an earthy, sun-baked character. Its #A47B64 color value reads warm and grounded rather than dark or overly orange, with enough grayness to keep the tone restrained. In bright daylight, Birchwood can show more of its dusty clay undertone, while evening light tends to bring out its deeper brown side. It suits dining rooms, studies, and powder rooms where a warmer wall color can add definition without becoming too heavy. Pair it with creamy off-whites, weathered oak, aged brass, and natural linen, or use it on cabinetry for a more substantial contrast against pale walls.
LRV of Birchwood
Birchwood has an LRV of 23.17% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 23.17%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #A47B64 |
| RGB Decimal | 164, 123, 100 |
| RGB Percent | 64.31%, 48.24%, 39.22% |
| HSV | Hue: 22° Saturation: 39.02% Value: 64.31% |
| HSL | hsl(22, 26, 52) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 25.0 Yellow: 39.02 Key: 35.69 |
| YIQ | Y: 132.637 I: 31.823 Q: 1.515 |
| XYZ | X: 24.694 Y: 22.98 Z: 15.188 |
| CIE Lab | L:55.052 a:12.788 b:18.779 |
| CIE Luv | L:55.052 u:28.767 v:21.524 |
| Decimal | 10779492 |
| Hunter Lab | 47.937, 8.059, 14.771 |























