Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown HC-73
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- Plymouth Brown for bedroom (1 photo)
- Plymouth Brown for living room (7 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown for bathroom (2 photos)
- Benjamin Moore HC-73 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown reviews (9 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown undertones?
- Is Plymouth Brown HC-73 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Plymouth Brown
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Plymouth Brown HC-73
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Plymouth Brown HC-73 |
| Code: | HC-73 |
| Name: | Plymouth Brown |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown?
Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown HC-73 is a muted medium-dark brown with a clear warm, earthy cast. Its #7F664E value suggests a blend of softened brown and tan that can read slightly more golden in direct afternoon light, while appearing deeper and more grounded in shaded rooms. Use it on a study wall, dining room paneling, or kitchen cabinetry when the goal is a substantial color without the near-black effect of very dark brown. Plymouth Brown pairs naturally with warm ivory, aged brass, cognac leather, and oak or walnut wood. On an exterior, it can give shutters, doors, or trim a solid, weathered-looking presence against lighter neutral siding.
Plymouth 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.
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Plymouth 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
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Benjamin Moore HC-73 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.
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Benjamin Moore HC-73 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.
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Benjamin Moore Plymouth 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 Plymouth Brown undertones?
Plymouth Brown is a midtone, muted ochre-brown. The HEX sample leans yellow-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:
127, 102, 78
Is Benjamin Moore Plymouth Brown cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 29°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
HC-73 Plymouth Brown HSL code: 29, 24%, 40%
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 Plymouth 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:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Plymouth 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
HC-73
Plymouth 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 Plymouth Brown 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 Plymouth Brown
Plymouth Brown has an LRV of 13.98% 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 13.98%, 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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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #7F664E |
| RGB Decimal | 127, 102, 78 |
| RGB Percent | 49.80%, 40.00%, 30.59% |
| HSV | Hue: 29° Saturation: 38.58% Value: 49.8% |
| HSL | hsl(29, 24, 40) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.69 Yellow: 38.58 Key: 50.2 |
| YIQ | Y: 106.739 I: 22.61 Q: -2.18 |
| XYZ | X: 14.879 Y: 14.566 Z: 9.233 |
| CIE Lab | L:45.033 a:6.399 b:17.362 |
| CIE Luv | L:45.033 u:17.644 v:19.79 |
| Decimal | 8349262 |
| Hunter Lab | 38.165, 2.803, 12.371 |
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