Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe 999

What are Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe undertones?

The undertone of Rustic Taupe can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe 999 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 34° thisbrownrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

999 Rustic Taupe HSL code: 34, 15%, 45%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

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:

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

999
Rustic Taupe

• HC-175
  Briarwood

  

• 979
  Stampede

  

• CW-70
  Pelham Gray

  

• CSP-235
  Chocolate Velvet

  

• 1007
  Beigewood

  

Darker shades

999
Rustic Taupe

• 1001
  North Creek Brown

  

• 2137-20
  Char Brown

  

• 1000
  Northwood Brown

  

• 987
  Buckhorn

  

• CSP-1050
  Hope Chest

  

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.

999
Rustic Taupe

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

• 2129-40
  Normandy

  

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• CW-660
  Chiswell Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

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?

Color codes

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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