Benjamin Moore

Nutmeg

1227 / AC-14

Nutmeg from Benjamin Moore is a warm, mid-depth shade that blends orange, red, and brown undertones into a unified earthy tone. It carries an LRV of 37.01, placing it in the medium-absorption range and lending a grounded, enclosed feel to rooms such as living areas, dining spaces, and studies. The color leans distinctly warm without becoming overtly orange, making it functional in both traditional and rustic interiors.

Pairing it with White Dove or Classic Gray softens its warmth, while Rich Cream, Weston Flax, and Graphite provide complementary depth and cohesion.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1227 / AC-14

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Nutmeg in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Nutmeg under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Nutmeg under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

22°

Red Family

Lightness

65%

Medium

Saturation

33%

Moderate

LRV

37.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#C39D87

RGB Decimal

195, 157, 135

RGB Percent

76.5%, 61.6%, 52.9%

HSL

22.0, 33.3%, 64.7%

HSV

22.0, 30.8%, 76.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 19.5%, 30.8%, 23.5%

YIQ

165.9, 29.7, 1.2

XYZ

38.94, 37.47, 28.10

CIE Lab

67.62, 10.89, 16.84

CIE Luv

67.62, 25.89, 20.88

Hunter Lab

61.21, 10.01, 13.33

Decimal

12819847

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

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Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

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