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Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan

Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan 1209 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Toasted Pecan paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 1209. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Toasted Pecan 1209
Color code:1209
Color name:Toasted Pecan
Brand:Benjamin Moore

Toasted Pecan for bedroom

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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan bedroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Toasted Pecan for living room

  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan living room interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan living room walls
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan japandi interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Red color shade can create a unique space

Toasted Pecan for bathroom

  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan minimalist bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan bathroom
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Toasted Pecan on kitchen cabinets

  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Toasted Pecan reviews

  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan wall
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan kitchen backsplash
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan kitchen cabinets
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan modern interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan living room interior
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  • Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Toasted Pecan

Toasted Pecan 1209 has an LRV of 19.87% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color almost reflects very little light.

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 19.87% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#A26E57

RGB code:

162, 110, 87

Is Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan 1209 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 18° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

1209 Toasted Pecan HSL code: 18, 30%, 49%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Beige undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Toasted Pecan 1209 vs Maryville Brown HC-75

Are you struggling to choose between these two hues for your next project? Our comparison will help you choose the ideal color for your space.

Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan 1209 vs Benjamin Moore Maryville Brown HC-75Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan 1209
LRV: 19.87%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 21.58%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Toasted Pecan 1209 vs Penny 2163-30

Choosing between these two awesome hues? We'll break down the differences to help you find the perfect shade for your space.

Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan 1209 vs Benjamin Moore Penny 2163-30Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan 1209
LRV: 19.87%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 19.25%
Medium Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#A26E57copy color code
RGB Decimal162, 110, 87copy color code
RGB Percent63.53%, 43.14%, 34.12%copy color code
HSVHue: 18° Saturation: 46.3% Value: 63.53%copy color code
HSLhsl(18, 30, 49)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 32.1 Yellow: 46.3 Key: 36.47copy color code
YIQY: 122.926 I: 38.378 Q: 3.842copy color code
XYZX: 22.197 Y: 19.523 Z: 11.613copy color code
CIE LabL:51.294 a:17.852 b:21.175copy color code
CIE LuvL:51.294 u:37.295 v:22.573copy color code
Decimal10645079copy color code
Hunter lab44.185, 12.351, 15.346copy color code
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