Benjamin Moore

Rustic Taupe

999

Rustic Taupe is a medium-depth brown carrying a definite taupe cast, with an LRV of 19.29 that limits light reflection and anchors it firmly in the mid-dark range. The gray-brown undertone keeps it from reading too warm or too earthy, producing a controlled neutral suitable for larger wall surfaces or wainscoting. It coordinates well with Benjamin Moore White Dove for contrast, Ballet White for a tonal bridge, Kendall Charcoal for deeper accent work, Saybrook Sage to draw out the cooler side, and Edgecomb Gray to maintain a cohesive neutral field across adjoining rooms.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

999

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics, Woodluxe Exterior Wood Stain Colors

Rustic Taupe in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

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Natural Lighting

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Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

Low

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

34°

Orange Family

Lightness

45%

Medium

Saturation

15%

Very Muted

LRV

19.3
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#847562
RGB Decimal
132, 117, 98
RGB Percent
51.8%, 45.9%, 38.4%
HSL
33.5, 14.8%, 45.1%
HSV
33.5, 25.8%, 51.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 11.4%, 25.8%, 48.2%
YIQ
119.3, 15.1, -2.8
XYZ
18.08, 18.51, 14.18
CIE Lab
50.11, 2.61, 12.62
CIE Luv
50.11, 10.41, 15.74
Hunter Lab
43.02, 2.09, 8.93
Decimal
8680802

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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