Burnt Russet
Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Burnt Russet remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Use our expert data below to help you visualize this color in your home.
Hex
#884D45
LRV
12.25
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 51 vs 12, Blue Heather is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 87 vs 12, White Heron is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 12, Dune White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 63 vs 12, Berber White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 13 vs 12), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Southwest Pottery reads slightly lighter (LRV 17 vs 12), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (22 vs 12) makes Texas Rose the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 13 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 12 vs 11), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 12 and 12, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 5-point LRV gap (12 vs 7) makes Burnt Russet the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (12 vs 8) makes Burnt Russet the marginally brighter of the two.
Burnt Russet reads slightly lighter (LRV 12 vs 9), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.