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.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

999

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics, Woodluxe Exterior Wood Stain Colors

Rustic Taupe in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

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

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Rustic Taupe Marshlands North Creek Brown Char Brown

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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