Appalachian Brown
2115-10 · #493A33 · LRV 6 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Mahogany0
- 2Appalachian Brown6
- 3Porpoise13
- 4Cavern Clay20
What Color Is Appalachian Brown, Really?
Appalachian Brown reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2115-10 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Appalachian Brown
Appalachian Brown earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
How Lighting Changes Appalachian Brown
At LRV 6, Appalachian Brown is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Most complaints about Appalachian Brown are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2115-10 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | Cracked PepperSW 9580 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.8 | 5 | Color page → |
| Behr | Chocolate CocoS-G-760 · Behr | 2.8 | 5 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Deep Earth6010-2 · Valspar | 1.9 | 4.6 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Western Charcoal50YR 06/041 · Glidden | 4.6 | 6 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Parkwood404-7DB · Dutch Boy | 2.4 | 5 | Color page → |
| HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | Turkish CoffeeHGSW 2491 · HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams | 2.4 | 5 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Appalachian Brown within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #493A33 in HSL space. Pair Appalachian Brown with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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