# Benjamin Moore Nutmeg

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nutmeg-1227](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nutmeg-1227)

Benjamin Moore Nutmeg 1227 is a muted, medium-light tan with a clear warm cast and a softly earthy look. Its color value suggests a blend of beige, clay, and subdued peach-brown notes rather than a sharp yellow or gray neutral. In bright daylight, Nutmeg can read lighter and more sand-toned, while lower or warmer artificial light brings forward its gentle terracotta influence. It is well suited to living room, bedroom, or hallway walls where a deeper alternative to cream is wanted without moving into dark brown. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, linen upholstery, aged brass, and terracotta or muted olive accents for a grounded palette.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Nutmeg
- **Color code:** 1227
- **HEX:** #C39D87
- **RGB:** 195, 157, 135
- **LRV:** 37.01%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Pink, Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 22° Saturation: 30.77% Value: 76.47%
- **HSL:** hsl(22, 33, 65)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.49 Yellow: 30.77 Key: 23.53
- **YIQ:** Y: 165.854 I: 29.714 Q: 1.192
- **XYZ:** X: 38.936 Y: 37.467 Z: 28.096
- **CIE Lab:** L:67.626 a:10.886 b:16.854
- **CIE Luv:** L:67.626 u:25.889 v:20.894
- **Decimal:** 12819847
- **Hunter Lab:** 61.21, 6.426, 15.633

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Chestnut Bisque](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-chestnut-bisque)
- [Behr Canyon Dusk](https://plan-home.com/color/canyon-dusk-s210-4)
- [Benjamin Moore Ipanema](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ipanema-af-245)
- [Behr Spiced Brandy](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-spiced-brandy)
- [Benjamin Moore Fox Hedge Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fox-hedge-tan-1167)
- [Benjamin Moore Grazing Fawn](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grazing-fawn-1220)
- [Behr Egyptian Pyramid](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-egyptian-pyramid)
- [Behr Caramel Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-caramel-cream)
- [Benjamin Moore San Carlos Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-san-carlos-tan-1207)
- [Sherwin Williams Interface Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/interface-tan-sw-6059)
- [Behr Potter'S Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-potters-clay)
- [Sherwin Williams Rose Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/rose-tan-sw-0069)
- [Benjamin Moore Galt Peach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-galt-peach-cw-210)
- [Behr Granola](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-granola)
- [Benjamin Moore Metallic Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-metallic-gold-2163-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Mellow Mauve](https://plan-home.com/color/mellow-mauve-sw-0039)
- [Behr Stone Brown](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-stone-brown)
- [Sherwin Williams Cabbage Rose](https://plan-home.com/color/cabbage-rose-sw-0003)
- [Benjamin Moore Baker's Dozen](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bakers-dozen-1216)
- [Benjamin Moore Winthrop Peach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-winthrop-peach-hc-55)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Cashmere Wrap](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cashmere-wrap-csp-345)
- [Benjamin Moore Cream Soda](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cream-soda-1082)
- [Benjamin Moore Soul Mate](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soul-mate-1179)
- [Benjamin Moore Ipanema](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ipanema-af-245)
- [Benjamin Moore Fox Hedge Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fox-hedge-tan-1167)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Lenape Trail](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-lenape-trail-1222)
- [Benjamin Moore Cappuccino Muffin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cappuccino-muffin-1155)
- [Benjamin Moore Roman Shade](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-roman-shade-1228)
- [Benjamin Moore Tuscany](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tuscany-1208)
- [Benjamin Moore Brentwood](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brentwood-1223)

## 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/1227

## 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.