Bison Brown
2113-30 · #664B47 · LRV 9 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Black Bean4
- 2Bison Brown9
- 3Cavern Clay20
- 4Redend Point30
What Color Is Bison Brown, Really?
Bison Brown reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2113-30 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Bison Brown
Bison 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 Bison Brown
At LRV 9, Bison 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 Bison 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 2113-30 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Behr | Yorkshire Brown220F-7 · Behr | 2.4 | 8 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Boston Legacy2005-9A · Valspar | 4.9 | 8 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Spiced WinePPG1016-7 · PPG / Glidden | 1.8 | 8 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Spiced WinePPG1016-7 · Glidden | 1.7 | 8 | Color page → |
| Dunn-Edwards | Outer BoundaryDE6021 · Dunn-Edwards | 1.6 | 8 | Color page → |
| Magnolia Home | Mountain CurrantJG-171 · Magnolia Home | 2.4 | 8 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Bison 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 #664B47 in HSL space. Pair Bison Brown with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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