Benjamin Moore

Earthly Russet

2173-10

Earthly Russet is a rich brown with distinct red undertones that distinguish it from neutral browns. With an LRV of 9.6, it sits in the deep end of the reflectance scale and absorbs most light, making it best for accent applications or well-lit spaces. The red cast becomes more apparent under warm lighting conditions.

It pairs with Benjamin Moore White Sand and Mocha Cream for a warm, layered combination. Chestertown Buff provides an analogous lighter option, while Blue Note offers a cool-toned contrast that highlights the red undertones.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2173-10

Collection

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Earthly Russet 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 Earthly Russet under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Earthly Russet under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

15°

Red Family

Lightness

35%

Dark

Saturation

45%

Moderate

LRV

9.6

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

#804531

RGB Decimal

128, 69, 49

RGB Percent

50.2%, 27.1%, 19.2%

HSL

15.2, 44.6%, 34.7%

HSV

15.2, 61.7%, 50.2%

CMYK

0.0%, 46.1%, 61.7%, 49.8%

YIQ

84.4, 41.6, 6.2

XYZ

11.58, 9.07, 4.05

CIE Lab

36.11, 23.28, 23.11

CIE Luv

36.11, 43.32, 19.98

Hunter Lab

30.11, 18.14, 12.44

Decimal

8406321

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Earthly Russet Burnt Cinnamon Charlton Brown Terrazzo Brown

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Earthly Russet Colorful Leaves Pinata Salmon Mousse

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Earthly Russet Bainbridge Blue Blue Bayberry Aztec Sky

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Earthly Russet Jumping Juniper Chinaberry Paradise

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Earthly Russet Chinaberry Dynamo Burnt Orchid

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