Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Colonial Brick |
| SKU | 2093-30 |
| Hex | #AE6557 |
| RGB | 174, 101, 87 |
| HSL | 10°, 35%, 51% |
| LRV | 20 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Red |
About Benjamin Moore Colonial Brick
With an LRV of 20, Colonial Brick is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Colonial Brick works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Reds bring energy and appetite, classic in dining rooms and front doors.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 red from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Colonial Brick 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 #AE6557 in HSL space. Pair Colonial Brick 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 Colonial Brick Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Colonial Brick 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 2093-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Colonial Brick
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Colonial Brick is Henna Shade (SW 6326) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Henna Shade swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Colonial Brick
Behr's nearest match is Chimayo Red (QE-04), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Colonial Brick without repainting risk. See the full Chimayo Red swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Colonial Brick
Valspar's nearest match is Pajarito Red (2001-7B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19.3 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Colonial Brick without repainting risk. See the full Pajarito Red swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Colonial Brick
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Colonial Brick is Wright Deep Rust (FLLW370). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Wright Deep Rust and you'll get the same color. See the full Wright Deep Rust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Colonial Brick
The closest Glidden equivalent of Colonial Brick is Cinnabar (50YR 32/460). At ΔE 0.32 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs noticeably lighter (LRV 32 vs 20). If Glidden is your counter, order Cinnabar and you'll get the same color. See the full Cinnabar swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Colonial Brick
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Colonial Brick is Aged Clay (305-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Aged Clay swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Colonial Brick
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Colonial Brick. The nearest is Cavern Clay (HGSW 7701) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cavern Clay swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Colonial Brick
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Colonial Brick is Redwood City (DE5117) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Redwood City swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Colonial Brick
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Colonial Brick is Book Room Red (NO. 50) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Book Room Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Colonial Brick
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Colonial Brick. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Colonial Brick
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Colonial Brick. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Colonial Brick
At Rodda, the closest color to Colonial Brick is Terracotta (CA224) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terracotta swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Colonial Brick
C2 Paint's nearest match is Rhode Island Red (BD46), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Colonial Brick without repainting risk. See the full Rhode Island Red swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Colonial Brick
Clare has no exact twin of Colonial Brick. The nearest is Sriracha (PNT100-DP-29) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 20 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sriracha swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Colonial Brick
Kompozit has no exact twin of Colonial Brick. The nearest is Poppy Prose (0065) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 18 vs 20). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Poppy Prose swatch →