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Benjamin Moore Roosevelt Taupe

1539 · #7F7766 · LRV ~18.7

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Shaggy Dog (~98% proximity)

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

Closest tone to Roosevelt Taupe in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.7 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

Dunn-Edwards: Shaggy Dog (DEGR30), ~98% proximity; Behr: Arrowhead (N320-6), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Country Tweed (SW 9519), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Ancient Labyrinth (M206), ~96% proximity; PPG: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Foothills (HGSW7514), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), ~93% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.