Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Peatmoss |
| SKU | 2103-30 |
| Hex | #754B41 |
| RGB | 117, 75, 65 |
| HSL | 12°, 29%, 36% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Benjamin Moore Peatmoss
With an LRV of 11, Peatmoss 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.
Peatmoss works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 brown 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
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Peatmoss 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 #754B41 in HSL space. Pair Peatmoss 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 Peatmoss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Peatmoss 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 2103-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peatmoss
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Peatmoss. The nearest is Red Barn (SW 7591) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Red Barn swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Peatmoss
The closest Behr equivalent of Peatmoss is Royal Liqueur (PPU2-19). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). If Behr is your counter, order Royal Liqueur and you'll get the same color. See the full Royal Liqueur swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Peatmoss
At Valspar, the closest color to Peatmoss is Smoked Almond (1006-9A) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9.1 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Almond swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Peatmoss
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Peatmoss is Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antique Mahogany and you'll get the same color. See the full Antique Mahogany swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Peatmoss
The closest Glidden equivalent of Peatmoss is Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). If Glidden is your counter, order Antique Mahogany and you'll get the same color. See the full Antique Mahogany swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Peatmoss
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Peatmoss. The nearest is County Road (407-6DB) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full County Road swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Peatmoss
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Peatmoss. The nearest is Red Barn (HGSW 7591) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Red Barn swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Peatmoss
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Peatmoss is Giant Sequoia Grove (DESS02). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Giant Sequoia Grove and you'll get the same color. See the full Giant Sequoia Grove swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Peatmoss
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Peatmoss. The nearest is Mountain Currant (JG-171) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mountain Currant swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Peatmoss
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Peatmoss is Deep Reddish Brown (NO. W101) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 8 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Deep Reddish Brown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Peatmoss
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Peatmoss is Berry Crush (0081) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berry Crush swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Peatmoss
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Peatmoss is Evolution (0130) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evolution swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Peatmoss
Rodda's nearest match is Auburn (CA219), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Peatmoss without repainting risk. See the full Auburn swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Peatmoss
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Peatmoss. The nearest is Gorgeous (C2-551) at ΔE 4.31 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gorgeous swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Peatmoss
Clare has no exact twin of Peatmoss. The nearest is Vintage (PNT100-DP-67) at ΔE 4.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 10 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Peatmoss
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Peatmoss is Primer Red (PRIMER RED) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Primer Red swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Peatmoss
At Kompozit, the closest color to Peatmoss is Evolution (0130) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 9 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Evolution swatch →