Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Brookline Beige |
| SKU | HC-47 |
| Hex | #C0A689 |
| RGB | 192, 166, 137 |
| HSL | 32°, 30%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Brookline Beige
Brookline Beige sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange 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. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Brookline Beige is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Brookline Beige within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C0A689 in HSL space. Pair Brookline Beige with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Brookline Beige Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Brookline Beige from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore HC-47 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brookline Beige
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Brookline Beige is Tamarind (SW 7538). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tamarind and you'll get the same color. See the full Tamarind swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Brookline Beige
Behr's nearest match is Pacific Bluffs (S240-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brookline Beige without repainting risk. See the full Pacific Bluffs swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Brookline Beige
The closest Valspar equivalent of Brookline Beige is Brown Owl (M136). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.3 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Brown Owl and you'll get the same color. See the full Brown Owl swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Brookline Beige
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Brookline Beige is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Brookline Beige
At Glidden, the closest color to Brookline Beige is Antelope (PPG15-09) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Brookline Beige
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Brookline Beige is Perfect Beige (415-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Perfect Beige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Brookline Beige
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Trailside Tan (HGSW 3125), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brookline Beige without repainting risk. See the full Trailside Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Brookline Beige
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Brookline Beige is Iced Coffee (DEBN48) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iced Coffee swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Brookline Beige
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Brookline Beige. The nearest is Biscuit (NO. 38) at ΔE 3.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Brookline Beige
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cocoa Nib (0260), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brookline Beige without repainting risk. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Brookline Beige
Hirshfield's's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brookline Beige without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Brookline Beige
Rodda's nearest match is Sand Sculpture (CA094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brookline Beige without repainting risk. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Brookline Beige
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Brookline Beige is Buff Orpington (BD32) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Brookline Beige
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Brookline Beige is Coda (CODA) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Brookline Beige
Kompozit's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Brookline Beige without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →