# Benjamin Moore Peanut Shell

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-peanut-shell-2162-40](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-peanut-shell-2162-40)

Benjamin Moore Peanut Shell 2162-40 is a muted, medium-light tan with a clear golden-brown cast. Its warm ochre undertone keeps it from reading like a flat beige, giving walls a sun-baked, earthy appearance in daylight. In lower light, Peanut Shell can look deeper and more caramel-toned, while bright natural light brings out its softened honey notes. It suits living rooms, dining areas, entryways, and studies where a warmer neutral is wanted without going overly dark. Pair it with creamy off-whites, deep olive greens, charcoal accents, aged brass, natural oak, and woven materials such as linen or rattan.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Peanut Shell
- **Color code:** 2162-40
- **HEX:** #C09D73
- **RGB:** 192, 157, 115
- **LRV:** 35.18%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 33° Saturation: 40.1% Value: 75.29%
- **HSL:** hsl(33, 38, 60)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.23 Yellow: 40.1 Key: 24.71
- **YIQ:** Y: 162.677 I: 34.353 Q: -5.667
- **XYZ:** X: 36.891 Y: 36.56 Z: 21.329
- **CIE Lab:** L:66.946 a:7.198 b:26.857
- **CIE Luv:** L:66.946 u:25.614 v:33.457
- **Decimal:** 12623219
- **Hunter Lab:** 60.465, 3.092, 21.411

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Barley Harvest](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-barley-harvest-1070)
- [Sherwin Williams Mesa Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/mesa-tan-sw-7695)
- [Benjamin Moore Farm Fresh](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-farm-fresh-af-360)
- [Behr Antique Treasure](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-antique-treasure)
- [Sherwin Williams Coriander Powder](https://plan-home.com/color/coriander-powder-sw-9025)
- [Behr Gingersnap](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gingersnap)
- [Sherwin Williams Woven Wicker](https://plan-home.com/color/woven-wicker-sw-9104)
- [Sherwin Williams Lanyard](https://plan-home.com/color/lanyard-sw-7680)
- [Sherwin Williams Empire Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/empire-gold-sw-0012)
- [Benjamin Moore Butternut Squash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-butternut-squash-1090)
- [Benjamin Moore Roxbury Caramel](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-roxbury-caramel-hc-42)
- [Behr Amber Autumn](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-amber-autumn)
- [Behr Real Cork](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-real-cork)
- [Behr Modern History](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-modern-history)
- [Behr Teatime](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-teatime)
- [Benjamin Moore Baked Cumin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-baked-cumin-1062)
- [Behr Butter Nut](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-butter-nut)
- [Benjamin Moore Sandy Valley](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sandy-valley-1112)
- [Sherwin Williams Vintage Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/vintage-gold-sw-9024)
- [Behr Oxford Street](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-oxford-street)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Palm Desert Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-palm-desert-tan-1123)
- [Benjamin Moore Brunswick Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brunswick-beige-1061)
- [Benjamin Moore Stone House](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-stone-house-1039)
- [Benjamin Moore Decatur Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-decatur-buff-hc-38)
- [Benjamin Moore Cafe Royal](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cafe-royal-1130)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Warm Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-warm-tan-2162-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Bryan Ochre](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bryan-ochre-cw-390)
- [Benjamin Moore Richmond Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-richmond-gold-hc-41)
- [Benjamin Moore Maple Syrup](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-maple-syrup-1105)
- [Benjamin Moore Gettysburgh Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gettysburgh-gold-1064)

## Complementary colors
- [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)
- [Benjamin Moore Normandy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-normandy-2129-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Feather Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-feather-gray-2127-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Chiswell Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chiswell-blue-cw-660)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/2162-40

## 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.