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Benjamin MooreCC-390

Rusty Nail

Often used for its genuinely dark qualities, Rusty Nail 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

#9C6040

LRV

15.67

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Light Reflectance Value
15.67
Dark
TemperatureWarm
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Bar Harbor Beige
Bar Harbor Beige
Rusty Nail
Rusty Nail
Bar Harbor Beige vs Rusty Nail
Benjamin Moore
Bar Harbor Beige
CC-320 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Rusty Nail
CC-390 · LRV 16

Bar Harbor Beige reflects far more light (LRV 51 vs 16), opening up a space where Rusty Nail encloses it.

Cloud White
Cloud White
Rusty Nail
Rusty Nail
Cloud White vs Rusty Nail
Benjamin Moore
Cloud White
CC-40 · LRV 85
Benjamin Moore
Rusty Nail
CC-390 · LRV 16

At LRV 85 vs 16, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.

Gray Mist
Gray Mist
Rusty Nail
Rusty Nail
Gray Mist vs Rusty Nail
Benjamin Moore
Gray Mist
CC-80 · LRV 73
Benjamin Moore
Rusty Nail
CC-390 · LRV 16

At LRV 73 vs 16, Gray Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Rusty Nail
Rusty Nail
Weston Flax
Weston Flax
Rusty Nail vs Weston Flax
Benjamin Moore
Rusty Nail
CC-390 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
Weston Flax
HC-5 · LRV 76

Weston Flax reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 16), opening up a space where Rusty Nail encloses it.

Similar Colors

Copper Kettle
Copper Kettle
Rusty Nail
Rusty Nail
Copper Kettle vs Rusty Nail
Benjamin Moore
Copper Kettle
1218 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
Rusty Nail
CC-390 · LRV 16

With LRVs of 16 and 16, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#9C6040
RGB156, 96, 64
HSL21° 42% 43%
CMYK0 38 59 39
CIE LabL: 46.7 a: 21.1 b: 28.4
XYZX: 0.19 Y: 0.16 Z: 0.07