Cognac Snifter
Cognac Snifter begins as a orange color on paper, then shifts with every surface, shadow and neighboring material. It appears in Benjamin Moore Classics® Color Collection, placing it within several distinct decorating stories rather than a single fixed look. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#B68253LRV
26.78
Coordinating Colors
Mountain Mist reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 27), opening up a space where Cognac Snifter encloses it.
Opulence reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 27), opening up a space where Cognac Snifter encloses it.
At LRV 90 vs 27, Simply White is decisively the brighter choice.
Sheraton Beige reflects far more light (LRV 67 vs 27), opening up a space where Cognac Snifter encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 27 and 24, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 27 and 26, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (32 vs 27) makes Wilderness Cabin the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 40 vs 27, Cafe Royal is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 42 vs 27, Hidden Oaks is decisively the brighter choice.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 12-point LRV gap (27 vs 15) makes Cognac Snifter the marginally brighter of the two.
Cognac Snifter reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 17), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 8-point LRV gap (27 vs 19) makes Cognac Snifter the marginally brighter of the two.
A 11-point LRV gap (27 vs 16) makes Cognac Snifter the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (27 vs 18) makes Cognac Snifter the marginally brighter of the two.
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Manufacturer description
Rich and engaging as a glass of fine cognac, this light umber features hints of orange, brown, and caramel.