Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown 1236

What are Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown undertones?

The undertone of Sorrel Brown can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Sorrel Brown 1236 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 19° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1236 Sorrel Brown HSL code: 19, 20%, 46%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Sorrel 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:

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:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Sorrel 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

1236
Sorrel Brown

• 2098-40
  Café Ole

  

• CSP-355
  Riverbank

  

• 2106-40
  Cougar Brown

  

• 1013
  Taupetone

  

• 2097-40
  Santa Fe Tan

  

Darker shades

1236
Sorrel Brown

• 2109-10
  Classic Brown

  

• 1015
  Cowboy Boots

  

• 2109-20
  Hearthstone Brown

  

• 1232
  Fresh Brew

  

• 2106-30
  Pine Cone

  

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 Sorrel Brown with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 199, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

1236
Sorrel Brown

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Sorrel Brown

Sorrel Brown has an LRV of 18.3% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#8E6E5F
RGB Decimal	142, 110, 95
RGB Percent	55.69%, 43.14%, 37.25%
HSV	Hue: 19° Saturation: 33.1% Value: 55.69%
HSL	hsl(19, 20, 46)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 22.54 Yellow: 33.1 Key: 44.31
YIQ	Y: 117.858 I: 23.889 Q: 2.101
XYZ	X: 18.797 Y: 17.73 Z: 13.255
CIE Lab	L:49.167 a:10.418 b:13.233
CIE Luv	L:49.167 u:21.641 v:14.946
Decimal	9334367
Hunter Lab	42.107, 5.998, 10.81