Benjamin Moore

Fresco Urbain

1253

Fresco Urbain is a deep, muted shade that sits between purple and brown, with noticeable violet undertones balanced by earthy warmth. With an LRV of 9.27, this is a dark color that absorbs significant light, making it appropriate for accent walls or smaller rooms like libraries and dens where a more enclosed atmosphere is acceptable. The purple-brown blend creates visual complexity without leaning too strongly in either direction.

This color works alongside Benjamin Moore White Dove for contrast, Hunter Green or Hale Navy for tonal depth, and Vintage Wine or Smoked Oyster for analogous warmth.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1253

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Fresco Urbain 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 Fresco Urbain under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Fresco Urbain under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

9°

Red Family

Lightness

33%

Dark

Saturation

12%

Very Muted

LRV

9.3

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

#5F4E4B

RGB Decimal

95, 78, 75

RGB Percent

37.3%, 30.6%, 29.4%

HSL

9.0, 11.8%, 33.3%

HSV

9.0, 21.1%, 37.3%

CMYK

0.0%, 17.9%, 21.1%, 62.7%

YIQ

82.7, 11.1, 2.7

XYZ

8.71, 8.39, 7.82

CIE Lab

34.78, 6.57, 4.43

CIE Luv

34.78, 10.29, 4.31

Hunter Lab

28.96, 4.70, 2.93

Decimal

6245963

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Fresco Urbain Incense Stick Rockweed Espresso Bean

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Fresco Urbain Autumn Ashes Heliotrope Flexible Gray

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Fresco Urbain Vanderberg Blue Black Knight Seaside Resort

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Fresco Urbain Muddled Basil Sweet Currant Fresh Basil

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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