Benjamin Moore Tarpley Brown CW-170
Contentsshow +hide -
| Official page: | Tarpley Brown CW-170 |
| Code: | CW-170 |
| Name: | Tarpley Brown |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Tarpley Brown?
Benjamin Moore Tarpley Brown CW-170 is a deep, muted brown with a noticeable warm red cast beneath its dark surface. Its low-light value gives it a grounded, enveloping look, especially in studies, dining rooms, or on built-in cabinetry. In bright daylight, the brown reads clearer and slightly earthier, while evening light brings out its richer, shadowed character. Pair Tarpley Brown with creamy off-whites, warm taupes, aged brass, cognac leather, or natural oak to keep the palette cohesive. It is particularly effective as an accent wall, exterior trim, or a full-room color where a darker finish is desired.
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Benjamin Moore Tarpley Brown undertones?
Tarpley Brown is a deep, very muted chocolate brown. The HEX sample has a subtle orange bias, but its low chroma turns that hue into a neutral-looking color rather than a clear orange. 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:
73, 56, 48
Is Benjamin Moore Tarpley Brown cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 19°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
CW-170 Tarpley Brown HSL code: 19, 21%, 24%
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 Tarpley 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 Tarpley 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
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 Tarpley 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.
LRV of Tarpley Brown
Tarpley Brown has an LRV of 6.24% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect 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 6.24%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #493830 |
| RGB Decimal | 73, 56, 48 |
| RGB Percent | 28.63%, 21.96%, 18.82% |
| HSV | Hue: 19° Saturation: 34.25% Value: 28.63% |
| HSL | hsl(19, 21, 24) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 23.29 Yellow: 34.25 Key: 71.37 |
| YIQ | Y: 60.171 I: 12.701 Q: 1.107 |
| XYZ | X: 4.695 Y: 4.458 Z: 3.409 |
| CIE Lab | L:25.133 a:6.167 b:7.884 |
| CIE Luv | L:25.133 u:10.379 v:7.257 |
| Decimal | 4798512 |
| Hunter Lab | 21.115, 2.742, 5.209 |
Color equivalents
2115-10
Appalachian Brown
Benjamin Moore
SW 6076
Turkish Coffee
Sherwin Williams
HC-185
Tudor Brown
Benjamin Moore
2114-10
Bittersweet Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
SW 9580
Cracked Pepper
Sherwin Williams
SW 9183
Dark Clove
Sherwin Williams
CW-165
Coffeehouse Chocolate
Benjamin Moore
CSP-390
Espresso Bark
Benjamin Moore
SW 6006
Black Bean
Sherwin Williams
SW 2735
Rockweed
Sherwin Williams
2116-10
Night Shade
Benjamin Moore
SW 6041
Otter
Sherwin Williams
2114-20
Mississippi Mud
Benjamin Moore
2112-10
Mink
Benjamin Moore
SW 2923
Bramble Bush
Sherwin Williams
AF-175
Barista
Benjamin Moore
CSP-240
Brownstone
Benjamin Moore
2109-10
Classic Brown
Benjamin Moore
2130-10
Black Bean Soup
Benjamin Moore
SW 2926
Iron Gate
Sherwin Williams