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Benjamin Moore2102-20

Pumpernickel

With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Pumpernickel (2102-20) is a standout Red in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Find professional pairing data and full color details below.

Hex

#754C40

LRV

9.85

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Light Reflectance Value
9.85
Dark
TemperatureWarm
UseInterior & Exterior
Collection

Coordinating Colors

Decorator's White
Pumpernickel
Decorator's White vs Pumpernickel
Decorator's White
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Decorator's White
OC-149 · LRV 83
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Decorator's White reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 10), opening up a space where Pumpernickel encloses it.

Mayonnaise
Pumpernickel
Mayonnaise vs Pumpernickel
Mayonnaise
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Mayonnaise
OC-85 · LRV 88
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

At LRV 88 vs 10, Mayonnaise is decisively the brighter choice.

Pumpernickel
Raindrops on Roses
Pumpernickel vs Raindrops on Roses
Pumpernickel
Raindrops on Roses
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Raindrops on Roses
1443 · LRV 72

Raindrops on Roses reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 10), opening up a space where Pumpernickel encloses it.

Arizona Tan
Pumpernickel
Arizona Tan vs Pumpernickel
Arizona Tan
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Arizona Tan
2162-50 · LRV 56
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Arizona Tan reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 10), opening up a space where Pumpernickel encloses it.

Similar Colors

Earth Brown
Pumpernickel
Earth Brown vs Pumpernickel
Earth Brown
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Earth Brown
2102-10 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Cocoa Brown
Pumpernickel
Cocoa Brown vs Pumpernickel
Cocoa Brown
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Cocoa Brown
2101-20 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

With LRVs of 10 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Leather Saddle Brown
Pumpernickel
Leather Saddle Brown vs Pumpernickel
Leather Saddle Brown
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Leather Saddle Brown
2100-20 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Peatmoss
Pumpernickel
Peatmoss vs Pumpernickel
Peatmoss
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Peatmoss
2103-30 · LRV 11
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 11 vs 10), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Complementary Colors

Aegean Teal
Pumpernickel
Aegean Teal vs Pumpernickel
Aegean Teal
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Aegean Teal
2136-40 · LRV 25
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Aegean Teal reflects far more light (LRV 25 vs 10), opening up a space where Pumpernickel encloses it.

Laura Bay
Pumpernickel
Laura Bay vs Pumpernickel
Laura Bay
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Laura Bay
2064-20 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

With LRVs of 10 and 8, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Blue Lace
Pumpernickel
Blue Lace vs Pumpernickel
Blue Lace
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Blue Lace
1625 · LRV 66
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

At LRV 66 vs 10, Blue Lace is decisively the brighter choice.

Providence Blue
Pumpernickel
Providence Blue vs Pumpernickel
Providence Blue
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Providence Blue
1636 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

A 9-point LRV gap (19 vs 10) makes Providence Blue the marginally brighter of the two.

Pumpernickel
Van Courtland Blue
Pumpernickel vs Van Courtland Blue
Pumpernickel
Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Van Courtland Blue
HC-145 · LRV 31

Van Courtland Blue reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 10), opening up a space where Pumpernickel encloses it.

Nocturnal Gray
Pumpernickel
Nocturnal Gray vs Pumpernickel
Nocturnal Gray
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Nocturnal Gray
2135-30 · LRV 14
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Nocturnal Gray reads slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Blue Spruce
Pumpernickel
Blue Spruce vs Pumpernickel
Blue Spruce
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Blue Spruce
1637 · LRV 17
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

A 7-point LRV gap (17 vs 10) makes Blue Spruce the marginally brighter of the two.

Lighter Colors

Pumpernickel
Tea Room
Pumpernickel vs Tea Room
Pumpernickel
Tea Room
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Tea Room
AF-270 · LRV 20

Tea Room reads slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 10), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Pumpernickel
Wynwood
Pumpernickel vs Wynwood
Pumpernickel
Wynwood
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Wynwood
1231 · LRV 13

A 3-point LRV gap (13 vs 10) makes Wynwood the marginally brighter of the two.

Pine Cone
Pumpernickel
Pine Cone vs Pumpernickel
Pine Cone
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Pine Cone
2106-30 · LRV 12
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Pumpernickel
Raisin
Pumpernickel vs Raisin
Pumpernickel
Raisin
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Raisin
1237 · LRV 12

With LRVs of 12 and 10, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Pumpernickel
Walnut
Pumpernickel vs Walnut
Pumpernickel
Walnut
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Walnut
CW-240 · LRV 18

A 8-point LRV gap (18 vs 10) makes Walnut the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Earth Brown
Pumpernickel
Earth Brown vs Pumpernickel
Earth Brown
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Earth Brown
2102-10 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Pumpernickel
Suede Brown
Pumpernickel vs Suede Brown
Pumpernickel
Suede Brown
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10
Benjamin Moore
Suede Brown
2101-10 · LRV 9

With LRVs of 10 and 9, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Chocolate Sundae
Pumpernickel
Chocolate Sundae vs Pumpernickel
Chocolate Sundae
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Chocolate Sundae
2113-10 · LRV 7
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 7), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Natural Brown
Pumpernickel
Natural Brown vs Pumpernickel
Natural Brown
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Natural Brown
2103-10 · LRV 8
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 8), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Barrel Brown
Pumpernickel
Barrel Brown vs Pumpernickel
Barrel Brown
Pumpernickel
Benjamin Moore
Barrel Brown
2098-10 · LRV 9
Benjamin Moore
Pumpernickel
2102-20 · LRV 10

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 10 vs 9), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Color Codes

HEX#754C40
RGB117, 76, 64
HSL14° 29% 35%
CMYK0 35 45 54
CIE LabL: 36.6 a: 15.8 b: 14.3
XYZX: 0.11 Y: 0.09 Z: 0.06