Pumpernickel
2102-20 · #754C40 · LRV 9 — warm red tone, very dark — reads black in most rooms.
- 1Black Bean4
- 2Pumpernickel9
- 3Cavern Clay20
- 4Redend Point30
What Color Is Pumpernickel, Really?
Pumpernickel reads as a warm red tone — very dark — reads black in most rooms. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 2102-20 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Pumpernickel
Pumpernickel 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 Pumpernickel
At LRV 9, Pumpernickel 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 Pumpernickel 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 2102-20 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 | Brevity BrownSW 6068 · Sherwin-Williams | 4.2 | 10 | Color page → |
| Behr | Dark Cherry MochaS170-7 · Behr | 0.5 | 10 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Smoked Almond1006-9A · Valspar | 1.6 | 9.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Antique MahoganyPPG16-08 · PPG / Glidden | 1.4 | 10 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Antique MahoganyPPG16-08 · Glidden | 1.4 | 10 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | County Road407-6DB · Dutch Boy | 5.0 | 10 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The nearest shades to Pumpernickel 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 #754C40 in HSL space. Pair Pumpernickel with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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