Benjamin Moore

Muddy York

CC-392 / 1012

Muddy York is a mid-tone taupe with clear mauve undertones that separate it from straightforward beige or tan. With an LRV of 35.67, it falls in the medium reflectance range and maintains enough depth to function as a wall color with visible presence. The mauve cast is most prominent in north-facing or cool-lit rooms, while warm light pulls out more of its brown base.

It belongs to Benjamin Moore's Designer Classics collection. This color works in tandem with Pale Oak (OC-20) for a lighter neutral trim, White Dove (OC-17) for a warmer white pairing, Revere Pewter (HC-172) as a cooler wall companion, and Balboa Mist (OC-27) for tonal layering.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

CC-392 / 1012

Collection

Designer Classics

Muddy York 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 Muddy York under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Muddy York under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Medium

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

23°

Red Family

Lightness

63%

Medium

Saturation

21%

Muted

LRV

35.7
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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
#B49C8D
RGB Decimal
180, 156, 141
RGB Percent
70.6%, 61.2%, 55.3%
HSL
23.1, 20.6%, 62.9%
HSV
23.1, 21.7%, 70.6%
CMYK
0.0%, 13.3%, 21.7%, 29.4%
YIQ
161.5, 19.1, 0.4
XYZ
35.52, 35.40, 30.16
CIE Lab
66.06, 6.43, 11.11
CIE Luv
66.06, 15.79, 14.26
Hunter Lab
59.50, 5.78, 9.06
Decimal
11836557

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel