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Benjamin Moore Roosevelt Taupe

1539 · #7F7766 · LRV 18.7

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Shaggy Dog is a 98% match

Roosevelt Taupe (1539) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a moderate yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 18.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Shaggy Dog (98% match).

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LRV

18.7 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · moderate

Temperature

Warm

Code

1539

HEX

#7F7766

RGB

127, 119, 102

HSL

41°, 11%, 45%

Family

Browns

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Roosevelt Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Roosevelt Taupe have?

Roosevelt Taupe is a dark brown with a moderate yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Roosevelt Taupe?

Roosevelt Taupe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Roosevelt Taupe in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Shaggy Dog (DEGR30), 98%; Behr: Arrowhead (N320-6), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Country Tweed (SW 9519), 96%; Valspar: Ancient Labyrinth (M206), 96%; PPG: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6), 95%; Glidden: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (HGSW7514), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 93%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Roosevelt Taupe?

The HEX code of Roosevelt Taupe (1539) is #7F7766, RGB 127, 119, 102. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.