Benjamin Moore

Blue Ridge Mountains

1043

Blue Ridge Mountains is a warm leather brown with subtle red undertones. Its LRV of 14.99 places it in a dark mid range. It suits living rooms, studies, or accent walls where a deep brown is needed.

Lenox Tan and Monroe Bisque keep a warm neutral range, while Saybrook Sage adds a muted green note. Hale Navy or Wrought Iron can provide contrast.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1043

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Blue Ridge Mountains 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 Blue Ridge Mountains under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Blue Ridge Mountains under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

33°

Orange Family

Lightness

40%

Dark

Saturation

28%

Muted

LRV

15.0
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
#826849
RGB Decimal
130, 104, 73
RGB Percent
51.0%, 40.8%, 28.6%
HSL
32.6, 28.1%, 39.8%
HSV
32.6, 43.8%, 51.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 20.0%, 43.8%, 49.0%
YIQ
108.2, 25.5, -4.2
XYZ
15.36, 15.13, 8.41
CIE Lab
45.81, 5.92, 21.38
CIE Luv
45.81, 18.95, 24.18
Hunter Lab
38.89, 4.64, 13.32
Decimal
8546377