Benjamin Moore Burnt Russet 042
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- Benjamin Moore Burnt Russet reviews (23 photos)
- What are Benjamin Moore Burnt Russet undertones?
- Is Burnt Russet 042 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Burnt Russet
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Burnt Russet 042
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Burnt Russet 042 |
| Code: | 042 |
| Name: | Burnt Russet |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Burnt Russet?
Benjamin Moore Burnt Russet 042 is a deep, muted red-brown with a noticeable earthy cast. Its color value suggests a grounded blend of brick red and softened brown rather than a bright or dramatic red. In daylight, it can read as a warm clay-toned shade, while lower light brings forward its richer, more shadowed brown side. Use it for a dining room, library, powder room, or a single accent wall where the depth can feel intentional without overwhelming the space. Burnt Russet pairs well with warm off-whites, muted tan, charcoal, aged brass, dark wood, and natural leather.
Benjamin Moore Burnt Russet reviews (23 photos)
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What are Benjamin Moore Burnt Russet undertones?
Burnt Russet is a midtone, soft earthy red. The HEX sample leans red; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
136, 77, 69
Is Benjamin Moore Burnt Russet cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 7° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
042 Burnt Russet HSL code: 7, 33%, 40%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Burnt Russet
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Burnt Russet:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Burnt Russet
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Burnt Russet with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 187, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.
LRV of Burnt Russet
Burnt Russet has an LRV of 12.25% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 12.25%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #884D45 |
| RGB Decimal | 136, 77, 69 |
| RGB Percent | 53.33%, 30.20%, 27.06% |
| HSV | Hue: 7° Saturation: 49.26% Value: 53.33% |
| HSL | hsl(7, 33, 40) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 43.38 Yellow: 49.26 Key: 46.67 |
| YIQ | Y: 93.729 I: 37.729 Q: 9.991 |
| XYZ | X: 13.882 Y: 10.973 Z: 7.015 |
| CIE Lab | L:39.535 a:23.941 b:15.57 |
| CIE Luv | L:39.535 u:41.356 v:13.685 |
| Decimal | 8932677 |
| Hunter Lab | 33.125, 16.836, 10.631 |
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