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Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe

999 · #847562 · LRV 18.5

Compare with other brands: Behr Mocha Latte is a 97% match

Rustic Taupe (999) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 18.5 (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 Behr Mocha Latte (97% match).

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LRV

18.5 · Dark

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

999

HEX

#847562

RGB

132, 117, 98

HSL

34°, 15%, 45%

Family

Browns

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Rustic Taupe FAQ

What undertone does Rustic Taupe have?

Rustic Taupe is a dark brown with a strong 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 Rustic Taupe?

Rustic Taupe has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.5 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 Rustic Taupe in other brands?

Behr: Mocha Latte (PPU5-04), 97%; Valspar: Safari Beige (6006-2B), 96%; Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown (No. 198), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Grange Hall (DET695), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Downing Earth (SW 2820), 95%; PPG: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6), 95%; Glidden: Clam Shell (PPG1023-6), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Virtual Taupe (HGSW7039), 94%. 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 Rustic Taupe?

The HEX code of Rustic Taupe (999) is #847562, RGB 132, 117, 98. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.