ColorplanBenjamin Moore Rustic Taupe (999) is a very dark beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Anonymous (SW 7046), Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198) and Behr Mocha Latte (PPU5-04). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 18.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #847562 |
| RGB | 132, 117, 98 |
| HSL | 34°, 15%, 45% |
About Rustic Taupe
Rustic Taupe (999) is a very dark beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 19, Rustic Taupe 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 Rustic Taupe'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 Buckhorn (CC-510), it's cooler.
How Rustic Taupe changes with the light
Rustic Taupe has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Rustic Taupe's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Rustic Taupe will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Rustic Taupe close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Rustic Taupe will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Rustic Taupe in real homes
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Rustic Taupe 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: Gauntlet Gray (ΔE 7.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.7
Also close: Dauphin (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Rustic Taupe questions
What undertone does Rustic Taupe have?
Rustic Taupe has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Rustic Taupe's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Rustic Taupe a light or dark color?
Rustic Taupe has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Rustic Taupe absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Rustic Taupe in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Anonymous SW 7046 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.7); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (close, ΔE 3.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Rustic Taupe?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Rustic Taupe's undertone.
Where does Rustic Taupe work best?
Rustic Taupe works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 19, Rustic Taupe absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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