Benjamin Moore Brown Horse / Dixon Brown / 2108-30

Official page:Brown Horse 2108-30
Code:2108-30
Name:Brown Horse
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Brown Horse?

Benjamin Moore 2108-30, also known as Brown Horse, exudes warmth and sophistication with its rich brown hue. This versatile color pairs elegantly with soft neutrals like cream and taupe, creating a timeless and inviting atmosphere. For a bolder look, consider combining Brown Horse with deep greens or navy blues to add depth and contrast to your space. Whether used as a wall color or in accents, Benjamin Moore 2108-30 adds a touch of natural elegance to any room.

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What are Benjamin Moore Brown Horse undertones?

Brown Horse has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#695A4C

RGB code:

105, 90, 76

Is Benjamin Moore Brown Horse 2108-30 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 29°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

2108-30 Brown Horse HSL code: 29, 16%, 35%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Brown Horse

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Brown Horse:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

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Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Brown Horse with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 209, such as Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray and Providence Blue.

LRV of Brown Horse

Brown Horse has an LRV of 12.02% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

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 12.02%, 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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FormatCode
HEX#695A4CCopy color code
RGB Decimal105, 90, 76Copy color code
RGB Percent41.18%, 35.29%, 29.80%Copy color code
HSVHue: 29° Saturation: 27.62% Value: 41.18%Copy color code
HSLhsl(29, 16, 35)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.29 Yellow: 27.62 Key: 58.82Copy color code
YIQY: 92.889 I: 13.437 Q: -1.184Copy color code
XYZX: 10.786 Y: 10.838 Z: 8.359Copy color code
CIE LabL:39.306 a:3.687 b:10.352Copy color code
CIE LuvL:39.306 u:10.012 v:11.865Copy color code
Decimal6904396Copy color code
Hunter Lab32.921, 0.874, 7.99Copy color code
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