Acorn
Often used for its versatile qualities, Acorn remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#977555
LRV
20.51
Coordinating Colors
Fox Hedge Tan reflects far more light (LRV 39 vs 21), opening up a space where Acorn encloses it.
At LRV 82 vs 21, Colonial Cream is decisively the brighter choice.
Chantilly Lace reflects far more light (LRV 90 vs 21), opening up a space where Acorn encloses it.
Mountain Peak White reflects far more light (LRV 89 vs 21), opening up a space where Acorn encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 22 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 21 and 18, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 21 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 21 and 21, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 22 vs 21), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 20), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Hillcrest Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 25 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Algonquin Trail reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 21), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 21 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 6-point LRV gap (21 vs 15) makes Acorn the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (21 vs 14) makes Acorn the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 21 and 19, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.