ColorplanBenjamin Moore Acorn (1125) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Hopsack (SW 6109). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 20.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #977555 |
| RGB | 151, 117, 85 |
| HSL | 29°, 28%, 46% |
About Acorn
Acorn (1125) is a very dark, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 20, Acorn absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Acorn's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Valley Forge Brown (HC-74), it's warmer.
How Acorn changes with the light
Acorn has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Acorn's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Acorn will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Acorn can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Acorn will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Acorn in real homes
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Acorn equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.5
Also close: Cavern Clay (ΔE 10.1)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Dauphin (ΔE 7.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.6
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 10.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Acorn questions
What undertone does Acorn have?
Acorn has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Acorn's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Acorn a light or dark color?
Acorn has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 20.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 20, Acorn absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Acorn in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Marmelo No.316 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Acorn?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Acorn's undertone.
Where does Acorn work best?
Acorn works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 20, Acorn absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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