Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe 999
| Official page: | Rustic Taupe 999 |
| Code: | 999 |
| Name: | Rustic Taupe |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe?
Benjamin Moore 999 Rustic Taupe is a versatile color that brings warmth and sophistication to any space. This rich hue pairs beautifully with crisp whites and soft neutrals to create a balanced and elegant look. Combining Rustic Taupe with deep navy or indigo accents can bring a touch of depth and drama to a room, while adding touches of metallics like brass or copper can enhance its luxurious feel. Whether used as a wall color or in furnishings and decor, Rustic Taupe adds a timeless and inviting element to any interior design scheme.
Rustic Taupe for living room (2 photos)
Check out this stunning Dark color used in real living rooms. Explore how this beige shade can create a unique space
@theburntshop
@darlenejb
Rustic Taupe for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm beige hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
@herbertpainting
Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe reviews (3 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this beige that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
@humblekitty
@aackley_
@kimmegh
Try before you buy
100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe undertones?
Rustic Taupe has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#847562
RGB code:
132, 117, 98
Is Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe 999 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 34°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
999 Rustic Taupe HSL code: 34, 15%, 45%
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 Rustic Taupe
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 (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe:
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
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 Rustic Taupe with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 214, such as Benjamin Moore Nocturnal Gray and Blue Spruce.
LRV of Rustic Taupe
Rustic Taupe has an LRV of 19.29% 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 19.29%, 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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #847562 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 132, 117, 98 | |
| RGB Percent | 51.76%, 45.88%, 38.43% | |
| HSV | Hue: 34° Saturation: 25.76% Value: 51.76% | |
| HSL | hsl(34, 15, 45) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.36 Yellow: 25.76 Key: 48.24 | |
| YIQ | Y: 119.319 I: 15.044 Q: -2.74 | |
| XYZ | X: 18.082 Y: 18.511 Z: 14.172 | |
| CIE Lab | L:50.11 a:2.61 b:12.624 | |
| CIE Luv | L:50.11 u:10.41 v:15.747 | |
| Decimal | 8680802 | |
| Hunter Lab | 43.024, -0.274, 10.586 | |
Benjamin Moore 999 Rustic Taupe
Copy color code
Color equivalents
987
Buckhorn
Benjamin Moore
PPU5-04
Mocha Latte
Behr
CW-150
Everard Coffee
Benjamin Moore
SW 0038
Library Pewter
Sherwin Williams
SW 7514
Foothills
Sherwin Williams
HC-76
Davenport Tan
Benjamin Moore
PPU7-24
Native Soil
Behr
N310-6
Palm Desert
Behr
SW 2820
Downing Earth
Sherwin Williams
979
Stampede
Benjamin Moore
CSP-235
Chocolate Velvet
Benjamin Moore
MQ2-38
Grizzly
Behr
N320-6
Arrowhead
Behr
HC-85
Fairview Taupe
Benjamin Moore
SW 7039
Virtual Taupe
Sherwin Williams
SW 6159
High Tea
Sherwin Williams
SW 7032
Warm Stone
Sherwin Williams
993
Beachcomber
Benjamin Moore
SW 9124
Verde Marrón
Sherwin Williams
N210-5
Caffeine
Behr
