2137-10

Benjamin Moore Otter Brown

Benjamin Moore Otter Brown 2137-10 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Otter Brown paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 2137-10. Find out if this gorgeous warm beige paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Otter Brown 2137-10
Color code:2137-10
Color name:Otter Brown
Brand:Benjamin Moore

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LRV of Otter Brown

Otter Brown 2137-10 has an LRV of 7.68% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 7.68% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Otter Brown undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Otter Brown undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#544839

RGB code:

84, 72, 57

Is Benjamin Moore Otter Brown 2137-10 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 33° this Beige refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2137-10 Otter Brown HSL code: 33, 19%, 28%

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

  • Warm Beige will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

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

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Otter Brown 2137-10 vs Brownstone CSP-240

Struggling to choose the best color for your? We'll break down the differences so you can pick the perfect shade for your walls.

Benjamin Moore Otter Brown 2137-10 vs Benjamin Moore Brownstone CSP-240Benjamin Moore Otter Brown 2137-10
LRV: 7.68%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 8.03%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Otter Brown 2137-10 vs Classic Brown 2109-10

Can't decide between these stunning hues? We'll help you compare these two color to find the perfect shade for your home.

Benjamin Moore Otter Brown 2137-10 vs Benjamin Moore Classic Brown 2109-10Benjamin Moore Otter Brown 2137-10
LRV: 7.68%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 7.56%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#544839copy color code
RGB Decimal84, 72, 57copy color code
RGB Percent32.94%, 28.24%, 22.35%copy color code
HSVHue: 33° Saturation: 32.14% Value: 32.94%copy color code
HSLhsl(33, 19, 28)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.29 Yellow: 32.14 Key: 67.06copy color code
YIQY: 73.878 I: 11.971 Q: -2.13copy color code
XYZX: 6.712 Y: 6.815 Z: 4.832copy color code
CIE LabL:31.382 a:2.435 b:10.887copy color code
CIE LuvL:31.382 u:8.025 v:11.659copy color code
Decimal5523513copy color code
Hunter lab26.106, 0.209, 7.301copy color code
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