Benjamin Moore

Acorn

1125

Acorn by Benjamin Moore is a deep brown with a noticeable amber undertone that keeps it warm without veering into red territory. Its LRV of 20.51 means it absorbs a good deal of light, making it a strong candidate for accent walls, wainscoting, or built-in shelving where a darker tone is wanted. It reads as substantial in both natural and artificial light.

For a coordinated scheme, it pairs well with Benjamin Moore colors like Manchester Tan, White Dove, Revere Pewter, Hawthorne Yellow, and Hale Navy.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1125

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Acorn in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Acorn under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Acorn under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

29°

Red Family

Lightness

46%

Medium

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

20.5

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#977555

RGB Decimal

151, 117, 85

RGB Percent

59.2%, 45.9%, 33.3%

HSL

29.1, 28.0%, 46.3%

HSV

29.1, 43.7%, 59.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 22.5%, 43.7%, 40.8%

YIQ

123.5, 30.6, -2.8

XYZ

20.76, 19.96, 11.35

CIE Lab

51.79, 8.94, 22.75

CIE Luv

51.79, 24.68, 26.12

Hunter Lab

44.67, 7.39, 14.94

Decimal

9925973

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Acorn Steady Brown Coconut Husk Umber

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Acorn Beach House Beige Practical Beige Sheer Scarf

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Acorn Glass Sapphire Stiffkey Blue Bluebird

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Acorn Stem Tawny Port Springview Green

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Acorn Tawny Port Cabernet Victorian Plum

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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