Charleston Brown vs Purbeck Stone

Benjamin Moore
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Farrow & Ball

Charleston Brown (Benjamin Moore) and Purbeck Stone (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. The 43-point LRV gap — 52 for Purbeck Stone vs 8 for Charleston Brown — means Purbeck Stone will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 43.2 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Charleston Brown vs Purbeck Stone Color Comparison

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Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

ΔE 43.2Very different colors

Color Details

Charleston Brown
Benjamin Moore · PM-23
Hex#745239
LRV8.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberPM-23
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnessdark
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Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball · 275
Hex#c4beb4
LRV51.9
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number275
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnessmedium
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