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Nutmeg

Often used for its versatile qualities, Nutmeg 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

#C39D87

LRV

37.01

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Light Reflectance Value
37.01
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
Cozy
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Nutmeg
Nutmeg
White Dove
White Dove
Nutmeg vs White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
OC-17 · LRV 83

At LRV 83 vs 37, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.

Cloud White
Cloud White
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Cloud White vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
967 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

At LRV 85 vs 37, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Wickham Gray
Wickham Gray
Nutmeg vs Wickham Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Wickham Gray
HC-171 · LRV 68

At LRV 68 vs 37, Wickham Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Sea Urchin
Sea Urchin
Nutmeg vs Sea Urchin
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Sea Urchin
1052 · LRV 62

At LRV 62 vs 37, Sea Urchin is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Nutmeg
Nutmeg
San Carlos Tan
San Carlos Tan
Nutmeg vs San Carlos Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
San Carlos Tan
1207 · LRV 42

A 5-point LRV gap (42 vs 37) makes San Carlos Tan the marginally brighter of the two.

Fox Hedge Tan
Fox Hedge Tan
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Fox Hedge Tan vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Fox Hedge Tan
1167 · LRV 39
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ipanema
Ipanema
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Ipanema vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Ipanema
AF-245 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

Ipanema reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Grazing Fawn
Grazing Fawn
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Grazing Fawn vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Grazing Fawn
1220 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

With LRVs of 40 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Aegean Teal
Aegean Teal
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Aegean Teal vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Aegean Teal
2136-40 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

A 12-point LRV gap (37 vs 25) makes Nutmeg the marginally brighter of the two.

Blue Lace
Blue Lace
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Blue Lace vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Blue Lace
1625 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

Blue Lace reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 37), opening up a space where Nutmeg encloses it.

Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Providence Blue
Providence Blue
Nutmeg vs Providence Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Providence Blue
1636 · LRV 19

Nutmeg reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 19), opening up a space where Providence Blue encloses it.

Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Van Courtland Blue
Van Courtland Blue
Nutmeg vs Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Van Courtland Blue
HC-145 · LRV 31

A 6-point LRV gap (37 vs 31) makes Nutmeg the marginally brighter of the two.

Nocturnal Gray
Nocturnal Gray
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Nocturnal Gray vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Nocturnal Gray
2135-30 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

At LRV 37 vs 14, Nutmeg is decisively the brighter choice.

Blue Spruce
Blue Spruce
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Blue Spruce vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spruce
1637 · LRV 17
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

Nutmeg reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 17), opening up a space where Blue Spruce encloses it.

Lighter Colors

Cashmere Wrap
Cashmere Wrap
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Cashmere Wrap vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Cashmere Wrap
CSP-345 · LRV 50
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

Cashmere Wrap reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 37), opening up a space where Nutmeg encloses it.

Cream Soda
Cream Soda
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Cream Soda vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Cream Soda
1082 · LRV 45
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

A 8-point LRV gap (45 vs 37) makes Cream Soda the marginally brighter of the two.

Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Soul Mate
Soul Mate
Nutmeg vs Soul Mate
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Soul Mate
1179 · LRV 45

A 8-point LRV gap (45 vs 37) makes Soul Mate the marginally brighter of the two.

Ipanema
Ipanema
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Ipanema vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Ipanema
AF-245 · LRV 40
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

Ipanema reads slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 37), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Fox Hedge Tan
Fox Hedge Tan
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Fox Hedge Tan vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Fox Hedge Tan
1167 · LRV 39
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

With LRVs of 39 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Darker Colors

Lenape Trail
Lenape Trail
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Lenape Trail vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Lenape Trail
1222 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

A 12-point LRV gap (37 vs 25) makes Nutmeg the marginally brighter of the two.

Cappuccino Muffin
Cappuccino Muffin
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Cappuccino Muffin vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Cappuccino Muffin
1155 · LRV 23
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

At LRV 37 vs 23, Nutmeg is decisively the brighter choice.

Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Roman Shade
Roman Shade
Nutmeg vs Roman Shade
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Roman Shade
1228 · LRV 30

Nutmeg reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 30), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Tuscany
Tuscany
Nutmeg vs Tuscany
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37
Benjamin Moore
Tuscany
1208 · LRV 29

Nutmeg reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 29), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Brentwood
Brentwood
Nutmeg
Nutmeg
Brentwood vs Nutmeg
Benjamin Moore
Brentwood
1223 · LRV 21
Benjamin Moore
Nutmeg
1227 · LRV 37

Nutmeg reflects far more light (LRV 37 vs 21), opening up a space where Brentwood encloses it.

Color Codes

HEX#C39D87
RGB195, 157, 135
HSL22° 33% 65%
CMYK0 19 31 24
CIE LabL: 67.6 a: 10.9 b: 16.9
XYZX: 0.39 Y: 0.38 Z: 0.28