Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown 2164-20
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- Marsh Brown for bedroom (1 photo)
- Marsh Brown for living room (7 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown for bathroom (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore 2164-20 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown reviews (9 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown undertones?
- Is Marsh Brown 2164-20 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Marsh Brown
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Marsh Brown 2164-20
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Marsh Brown 2164-20 |
| Code: | 2164-20 |
| Name: | Marsh Brown |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown?
Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown 2164-20 is a medium-deep brown with a clear warm, earthy cast. Its #7E583D color value suggests subdued reddish-orange undertones, giving the shade more character than a flat chocolate brown. In bright daylight, Marsh Brown can read as a grounded clay-brown, while lower or warmer lighting brings out its richer, slightly russet side. It suits dining rooms, studies, mudrooms, and powder rooms where a darker wall color can add definition without reading nearly black. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm taupes, aged brass, natural oak, and textured linen for a layered, material-focused look.
Marsh Brown for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Marsh Brown for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space







Benjamin Moore 2164-20 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm dark beige real bathrooms.


Benjamin Moore 2164-20 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm beige hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.




Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.









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What are Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown undertones?
Marsh Brown is a midtone, soft terracotta. The HEX sample leans orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
126, 88, 61
Is Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown cool or warm?
At 25° on the HSL hue wheel, this brown sits firmly on the warm side.
2164-20 Marsh Brown HSL code: 25, 35%, 37%
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 Marsh Brown
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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Marsh Brown:
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.
Lighter shades
2164-20
Marsh Brown
Darker shades
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 Marsh Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 205, such as Benjamin Moore Blue Lace and Nimbus Gray.
LRV of Marsh Brown
Marsh Brown has an LRV of 11.95% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little 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 11.95%, 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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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #7E583D |
| RGB Decimal | 126, 88, 61 |
| RGB Percent | 49.41%, 34.51%, 23.92% |
| HSV | Hue: 25° Saturation: 51.59% Value: 49.41% |
| HSL | hsl(25, 35, 37) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 30.16 Yellow: 51.59 Key: 50.59 |
| YIQ | Y: 96.284 I: 31.321 Q: -0.364 |
| XYZ | X: 12.937 Y: 11.753 Z: 6.001 |
| CIE Lab | L:40.821 a:12.28 b:21.856 |
| CIE Luv | L:40.821 u:27.523 v:22.334 |
| Decimal | 8280125 |
| Hunter Lab | 34.283, 7.364, 13.62 |
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