Looking for the perfect deep chocolate brown paint color for your home? Let’s talk about Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown and if it might be right for your home!
Deep browns are having a moment, which is fun for all of us. Browns feel warm and comforting while still on-trend and classic.
Deep browns can add a moody accent color to a space, or they can settle in as a neutral backdrop. You can easily mix these gorgeous shades into all kinds of decor styles, whether you want something neutral or more bold.
Let's talk about one deep chocolate brown: Appalachian Brown by Benjamin Moore.
Appalachian Brown, Benjamin Moore, 2115-10
Appalachian Brown is a deep chocolate brown that feels both classic and dramatic.
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Color Family
Appalachian Brown is in the purple family.
Light Reflectance Value
6
Light Reflective Value is the measurement of how much light a color bounces around. This is on a scale of 0 to 100 with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white.
With an LRV of 6, Appalachian Brown is a very dark paint color.
RGB Colors
R: 73 G: 58 B: 51
RGB describes the amount of each color - red, green, and blue - present in a color. This is on a scale of 0 to 255 for each color. This is basically the color mix to make the color!
Hex Code
#493A33
Undertones
Appalachian Brown has deep purple and red wine undertones, making it inviting and comfortable.
In south-facing rooms with lots of natural light, Appalachian Brown will lean warmer and lighter, appearing more brown. It will feel extra cozy in these spaces.
In darker spaces, such as north-facing rooms, Appalachian Brown will lean cooler, darker, and a bit moodier, leaning more brown-purple.
It's very important to swatch colors on your wall to make sure they look good – day and night – in your actual space before committing.
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Best uses
Appalachian Brown can be used as a sophisticated neutral paint color or as a deep, dramatic accent color.
Here are some places I’d recommend using Appalachian Brown:
- Walls of a room you want to feel cozier, such as a bedroom, living room, or den (you can even paint the trim and moldings for a more sophisticated feel!)
- Creating a focal point, such as a fireplace
- Built-ins
- Cabinets or a kitchen island
- Accent wall
- Interior or exterior doors
- Shutters
- Home exterior
- Furniture
Similar Colors
- Benjamin Moore Bittersweet Chocolate
- Behr Bitter Chocolate
- Sherwin Williams Cracked Pepper
- Benjamin Moore Night Shade
- Behr Dark Walnut
- Sherwin Williams Dark Clove
- Benjamin Moore Black Bean Soup
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Coordinating Colors
You can pair Appalachian Brown with soft blues and blue-grays, warm creams and off-whites, and muted pinks or mauves. It also works well with warm golden neutrals for a richer color palette.
Light blues:
- Soft Chinchilla
- Blue Porcelain
- Blue Stream
- Paradiso
- Serenata
Warm yellow-neutrals:
- Summer Harvest
- Coronado Cream
- Cornsilk
- Woven Jacquard
- Golden Straw
Dusty roses / pinks:
- Antique Rose
- Dusty Mauve
- Belladonna Lily
- Sharon Rose
- Soft Cranberry
Trim Colors
Appalachian Brown looks amazing paired with creamy whites for trim. It keeps the overall look fresh while letting the warmth of the brown shine.
- Sherwin Williams Alabaster
- Benjamin Moore White Dove
- Behr Cameo White
Appalachian Brown color palette
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FAQS
Here are some common frequently asked questions about Appalachian Brown.
What color trim with Ben moore appalachian brown?
Appalachian Brown looks amazing paired with soft whites for trim. It keeps the overall look fresh while letting the warmth of the brown shine.
My favorite soft white trim colors are BM White Dove, SW Alabaster, and Behr Cameo White.
What color is Appalachian brown?
Benjamin Moore Appalachian Brown is a deep chocolate brown with deep purple and red wine undertones. It feels cozy and warm yet can add some dramatic flair to a space.
What are the undertones of Appalachian Brown?
Appalachian Brown is a deep chocolate brown with deep purple and red wine undertones.
It will appear more brown in brighter rooms and more brown-purple in darker spaces. Give it a swatch and see what you think!
Is brown a luxury color?
Yes, brown can definitely feel like a luxury color! Deep browns continue rising in popularity as trends move back towards warm colors.
Deep browns make a space feel luxurious, sophisticated and on-trend, while also warm, cozy, and inviting.
Browns work great on front doors, shutters, kitchen islands, bathroom vanities, and more. Endless possibilities!
Swatch a few brown paint colors in your home and see what you think!
What's the difference: BM Appalachian Brown vs Bittersweet Chocolate?
Appalachian Brown and Bittersweet Chocolate are very similar, but no two paint colors are exactly the same.
While both are deep dark browns, Bittersweet Chocolate is slightly darker than Appalachian Brown.
Appalachian Brown leans more red and Bittersweet Chocolate more orange.
If you’re torn between the two, try swatching them side by side to see which one feels right in your space.
What's the difference: BM Appalachian Brown vs Night Shade?
Appalachia Brown and Night Shade are very similar.
Both have purple undertones, and both have an LRV of 6, meaning neither is lighter or darker than the other. Both are very dark!
Night Shade leans a bit more red than Appalachian Brown does.
Always swatch colors in your space before making a decision—especially when two colors are this close!
Before you go...
So, you've found the perfect paint color, but here's the thing - there's another big decision you have to make: picking the right paint sheen. Seriously, the level of glossiness can totally change how your color looks on the walls and how long the paint lasts!
Check out our complete guide to understanding paint sheens.
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Meg Hemmelgarn is a freelance writer and home decor + DIY blogger who loves to talk about paint colors. She and her husband are currently renovating their third fixer upper. You can see their projects on her blog, Green With Decor.
