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Benjamin Moore Rustic Taupe

999 · #847562 · LRV ~18.5

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Mocha Latte (~97% proximity)

Rustic Taupe (999) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.5 (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 Behr Mocha Latte (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Rustic Taupe in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

18.5 · Dark

Undertone (estimated)

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, 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 Rustic Taupe?

Rustic Taupe has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

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

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