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Briarwood

Often used for its versatile qualities, Briarwood remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 2 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.

Hex

#A09889

LRV

31.80

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Light Reflectance Value
31.80
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCharmingCozyMoodyTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Briarwood in Real Rooms

Briarwood has a medium LRV of 31.8 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house.

2 House Photos

Exterior paint earns its keep over years, not months — it needs to handle bleaching summers, wet winters, and the slow shifts of a neighborhood's context. Briarwood has the depth and pigment quality to age gracefully through all of it.

Benjamin Moore Briarwood window paint

Window treatments frame Briarwood exterior walls beautifully.

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Benjamin Moore Briarwood exterior

Briarwood siding establishes warm, inviting curb appeal.

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Color Codes

HEX#A09889
RGB160, 152, 137
HSL39° 11% 58%
CMYK0 5 14 37
CIE LabL: 63.1 a: 0.3 b: 8.9
XYZX: 0.30 Y: 0.32 Z: 0.28