# Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-audubon-russet-hc-51](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-audubon-russet-hc-51)

Benjamin Moore Audubon Russet HC-51 is a medium-depth clay red with softened brown and orange undertones. Its muted saturation keeps the color grounded rather than bright, giving walls a warm, earthen presence. In strong daylight, the terracotta note becomes clearer, while evening light can draw out its deeper russet-brown cast. Use this shade in a dining room, entry, or study where a more enveloping wall color feels appropriate. It pairs especially well with warm ivory trim, natural oak, aged brass, leather, and charcoal accents.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Audubon Russet
- **Color code:** HC-51
- **HEX:** #AE6B55
- **RGB:** 174, 107, 85
- **LRV:** 20.95%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 15° Saturation: 51.15% Value: 68.24%
- **HSL:** hsl(15, 35, 51)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 38.51 Yellow: 51.15 Key: 31.76
- **YIQ:** Y: 124.525 I: 46.995 Q: 7.327
- **XYZ:** X: 24.354 Y: 20.172 Z: 11.203
- **CIE Lab:** L:52.031 a:24.339 b:23.578
- **CIE Luv:** L:52.031 u:48.941 v:23.813
- **Decimal:** 11430741
- **Hunter Lab:** 44.913, 18.193, 16.65

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Cavern Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/cavern-clay-sw-7701)
- [Benjamin Moore Spoonful of Sugar](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-spoonful-of-sugar-041)
- [Benjamin Moore Baked Terra Cotta](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baked-terra-cotta-1202)
- [Sherwin Williams Red Cent](https://plan-home.com/color/red-cent-sw-6341)
- [Benjamin Moore Montana Agate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-montana-agate-056)
- [Behr Rusty Gate](https://plan-home.com/color/rusty-gate-m200-7)
- [Behr Orange Flambe](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-orange-flambe)
- [Behr Terra Cotta Urn](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-terra-cotta-urn)
- [Benjamin Moore Canyon Rock](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-canyon-rock-csp-1120)
- [Behr Perfect Penny](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-perfect-penny)
- [Behr Before Winter](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-before-winter)
- [Sherwin Williams Reynard](https://plan-home.com/color/reynard-sw-6348)
- [Benjamin Moore Colonial Brick](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-colonial-brick-2093-30)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Adobe](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-adobe-sw-0040)
- [Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-toasted-pecan-1209)
- [Benjamin Moore Sedona Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sedona-clay-2174-30)
- [Behr Sun Baked Earth](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sun-baked-earth)
- [Behr Glazed Pot](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glazed-pot)
- [Behr Scene Stealer](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-scene-stealer)
- [Benjamin Moore Prairie Lily](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-prairie-lily-cc-98)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Lake House](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lake-house-1175)
- [Benjamin Moore Roman Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-roman-shade-1228)
- [Benjamin Moore Santa Rosa](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-santa-rosa-1189)
- [Benjamin Moore Wythe Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wythe-rose-cw-225)
- [Benjamin Moore Lenape Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lenape-trail-1222)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Pumice Stone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pumice-stone-1197)
- [Benjamin Moore Mayflower Red](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mayflower-red-hc-49)
- [Benjamin Moore Brownberry](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brownberry-csp-1125)
- [Benjamin Moore Giant Sequoia](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-giant-sequoia-2094-30)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-aegean-teal-2136-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Lace](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-lace-1625)
- [Benjamin Moore Nimbus Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nimbus-gray-2131-50)
- [Benjamin Moore Providence Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-providence-blue-1636)
- [Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-van-courtland-blue-hc-145)
- [Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nocturnal-gray-2135-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Blue Spruce](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-blue-spruce-1637)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/HC-51

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.