# Benjamin Moore Birchwood

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-birchwood-1161](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-birchwood-1161)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Birchwood
- **Color code:** 1161
- **HEX:** #A47B64
- **RGB:** 164, 123, 100
- **LRV:** 23.17%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Fox Run](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fox-run-1229)
- [Behr Warm Cognac](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-warm-cognac)
- [Behr Cider Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cider-spice)
- [Behr Cocoa Nutmeg](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cocoa-nutmeg)
- [Behr Baked Sienna](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-baked-sienna)
- [Benjamin Moore Old Canal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-old-canal-1132)
- [Sherwin Williams Moroccan Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/moroccan-spice-sw-6060)
- [Benjamin Moore Wooded Vista](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wooded-vista-1162)
- [Benjamin Moore Brentwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brentwood-1223)
- [Behr Burnt Toffee](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-burnt-toffee)
- [Benjamin Moore Fox Hollow Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fox-hollow-brown-1235)
- [Benjamin Moore Lenape Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lenape-trail-1222)
- [Benjamin Moore Cappuccino Muffin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cappuccino-muffin-1155)
- [Behr Ancient Pottery](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ancient-pottery)
- [Benjamin Moore Mountain Retreat](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mountain-retreat-1176)
- [Sherwin Williams Decorous Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/decorous-amber-sw-0007)
- [Benjamin Moore Gaucho Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gaucho-brown-2096-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Spiced Cider](https://plan-home.com/color/spiced-cider-sw-7702)
- [Behr Nutshell](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-nutshell)
- [Behr Sienna](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sienna)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Baywood Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baywood-brown-1234)
- [Benjamin Moore Gaucho Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gaucho-brown-2096-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Fox Run](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fox-run-1229)
- [Benjamin Moore Serengeti Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-serengeti-sand-2164-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-buff-csp-320)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Maplewood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-maplewood-1133)
- [Benjamin Moore Antique Copper](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-antique-copper-1169)
- [Benjamin Moore Oregon Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-oregon-trail-1230)
- [Benjamin Moore Wooded Vista](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wooded-vista-1162)
- [Benjamin Moore Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-raisin-1237)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aegean-teal-2136-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-lace-1625)
- [Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nimbus-gray-2131-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Providence Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-providence-blue-1636)
- [Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-van-courtland-blue-hc-145)
- [Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nocturnal-gray-2135-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Spruce](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-spruce-1637)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/1161

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.