# Benjamin Moore Charleston Brown

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-charleston-brown-hc-186](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-charleston-brown-hc-186)

Benjamin Moore Charleston Brown HC-186 is a deep, muted brown with a clear warm cast drawn from its reddish-orange undertones. It reads like an earthy chestnut in daylight, while lower light brings out its weight and makes the color feel more grounded. On walls, Charleston Brown can give a study, dining room, or entry a close, enveloping look without appearing black. It is especially effective on cabinetry, interior doors, or exterior trim beside warm white, creamy beige, and soft putty tones. Pair it with aged brass, cognac leather, natural oak, or brick for a palette that emphasizes its rustic warmth.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Charleston Brown
- **Color code:** HC-186
- **HEX:** #745239
- **RGB:** 116, 82, 57
- **LRV:** 10.45%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 25° Saturation: 50.86% Value: 45.49%
- **HSL:** hsl(25, 34, 34)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 29.31 Yellow: 50.86 Key: 54.51
- **YIQ:** Y: 89.316 I: 28.294 Q: -0.588
- **XYZ:** X: 10.959 Y: 10.044 Z: 5.231
- **CIE Lab:** L:37.921 a:10.939 b:20.26
- **CIE Luv:** L:37.921 u:24.344 v:20.445
- **Decimal:** 7623225
- **Hunter Lab:** 31.692, 6.262, 12.398

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Saddle Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-saddle-brown-2164-10)
- [Sherwin Williams Umber Rust](https://plan-home.com/color/umber-rust-sw-9100)
- [Sherwin Williams Saddle Up](https://plan-home.com/color/saddle-up-sw-9099)
- [Benjamin Moore Kona](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kona-af-165)
- [Behr Ancient Root](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-ancient-root)
- [Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-marsh-brown-2164-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Seed Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seed-brown-2096-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Brown Tar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brown-tar-2110-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Umber](https://plan-home.com/color/umber-sw-6146)
- [Sherwin Williams Über Umber](https://plan-home.com/color/uber-umber-sw-9107)
- [Behr Clockworks](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-clockworks)
- [Benjamin Moore Chocolate Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chocolate-truffle-2096-20)
- [Sherwin Williams Rookwood Medium Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/rookwood-medium-brown-sw-2807)
- [Sherwin Williams Burnished Brandy](https://plan-home.com/color/burnished-brandy-sw-7523)
- [Sherwin Williams Grounded](https://plan-home.com/color/grounded-sw-6089)
- [Sherwin Williams Coconut Husk](https://plan-home.com/color/coconut-husk-sw-6111)
- [Behr Earth Fired Red](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-earth-fired-red)
- [Sherwin Williams Sturdy Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/sturdy-brown-sw-6097)
- [Benjamin Moore Riding Boots](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-riding-boots-csp-300)
- [Sherwin Williams Brevity Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/brevity-brown-sw-6068)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Hidden Valley](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hidden-valley-1134)
- [Benjamin Moore Chocolate Truffle](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chocolate-truffle-2096-20)
- [Benjamin Moore Rich Clay Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rich-clay-brown-2164-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Cattail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cattail-csp-295)
- [Benjamin Moore Penny](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-penny-2163-30)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Seed Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-seed-brown-2096-10)
- [Benjamin Moore Taupe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-taupe-2110-10)

## Complementary colors
- [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)
- [Benjamin Moore Normandy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-normandy-2129-40)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-186

## 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.