ColorplanBenjamin Moore Toasted Pecan (1209) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 20. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Cavern Clay (SW 7701) and Farrow & Ball Marmelo (No.316). For trim, try Frosted Petal (2089-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 19.5 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A26E57 |
| RGB | 162, 110, 87 |
| HSL | 18°, 30%, 49% |
About Toasted Pecan
Toasted Pecan (1209) is a very dark, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 20, Toasted Pecan 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 Toasted Pecan'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 Brentwood (1223), it's warmer.
How Toasted Pecan changes with the light
Toasted Pecan 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
Toasted Pecan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Toasted Pecan 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 Toasted Pecan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Toasted Pecan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Toasted Pecan in real homes
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Toasted Pecan 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 3.0
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.3
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 11.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Toasted Pecan questions
What undertone does Toasted Pecan have?
Toasted Pecan has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Toasted Pecan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Toasted Pecan a light or dark color?
Toasted Pecan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 20, Toasted Pecan absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Toasted Pecan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Cavern Clay SW 7701 (close, ΔE 3.0); Farrow & Ball: Marmelo No.316 (close, ΔE 3.9); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (closest available, ΔE 6.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Toasted Pecan?
Try Frosted Petal (2089-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Toasted Pecan's undertone.
Where does Toasted Pecan work best?
Toasted Pecan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 20, Toasted Pecan absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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