Nutmeg
There is more to Benjamin Moore Nutmeg (1227) than the swatch alone: its depth, undertones and setting all shape the final impression. A red undertone may emerge most clearly where the paint meets a cleaner white, stone surface or contrasting textile. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#C39D87LRV
37.01
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 83 vs 37, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 85 vs 37, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 68 vs 37, Wickham Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 62 vs 37, Sea Urchin is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (42 vs 37) makes San Carlos Tan the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 40 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
A 12-point LRV gap (37 vs 25) makes Nutmeg the marginally brighter of the two.
Nutmeg reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 19), opening up a space where Providence Blue encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 31) makes Nutmeg the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 37 vs 14, Nutmeg is decisively the brighter choice.
Nutmeg reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 17), opening up a space where Blue Spruce encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Cashmere Wrap reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 37), opening up a space where Nutmeg encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (45 vs 37) makes Cream Soda the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 12-point LRV gap (37 vs 25) makes Nutmeg the marginally brighter of the two.
At LRV 37 vs 23, Nutmeg is decisively the brighter choice.
Nutmeg reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Subtle hints of orange, red, and brown season this inviting hue.