Peanut Shell
2162-40 · Benjamin Moore
YellowView Peanut Shell 2162-40 on the Benjamin Moore site ↗Hex
#C09D73
LRV
35
Family
Yellow
2162-40
Color profile
Light value
35 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow Also reads brown
“A rich, creamy tan enlivened with a touch of orange.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 35 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Peanut ShellSimilar colors
Tap any color to comparePeanut Shell vs Barley Harvest
35LRV35
#C09D73Hex#C19D73
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Peanut Shell vs Farm Fresh
35LRV37
#C09D73Hex#C49F78
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Peanut Shell vs Butternut Squash
35LRV35
#C09D73Hex#C39B74
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Peanut Shell vs Baked Cumin
35LRV32
#C09D73Hex#B6976C
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to comparePeanut Shell vs Warm Nutmeg
35LRV37
#C09D73Hex#C29D74
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Warm Nutmeg is near-identical · 2 points lighter compared with Peanut Shell.
Peanut Shell vs Almond Toast
35LRV37
#C09D73Hex#BF9E77
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Almond Toast is near-identical · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Peanut Shell.
Peanut Shell vs Mesa Tan
35LRV36
#C09D73Hex#BD9C77
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mesa Tan is very close match · cooler compared with Peanut Shell.
Peanut Shell vs Antique Treasure
35LRV35
#C09D73Hex#BB9973
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Antique Treasure is very close match · cooler compared with Peanut Shell.
Peanut Shell vs Corky
35LRV35
#C09D73Hex#BB9A75
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Corky is very close match · cooler compared with Peanut Shell.
Peanut Shell vs Coriander Powder
35LRV36
#C09D73Hex#BA9C75
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Coriander Powder is very close match · cooler compared with Peanut Shell.
Peanut Shell vs Welcome Home
35LRV35
#C09D73Hex#C09C6A
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Welcome Home is very close match · warmer compared with Peanut Shell.
Peanut Shell vs Outback
35LRV38
#C09D73Hex#C9A375
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Outback is very close match · 3 points lighter · warmer compared with Peanut Shell.
Peanut Shell vs Sand
35LRV32
#C09D73Hex#BA9368
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sand is close match · 3 points darker · leans redder compared with Peanut Shell.
Peanut Shell vs Duster
35LRV35
#C09D73Hex#BA9C69
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Duster is close match · warmer compared with Peanut Shell.
The full strip
Light to dark · hover to open a colorPeanut Shell, answered
What is the LRV of Peanut Shell?
Peanut Shell (2162-40) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 35, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Peanut Shell a warm or cool color?
Peanut Shell has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
What is the closest match to Peanut Shell from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Peanut Shell is Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E) by Valspar, near-identical · 2 points lighter.
Benjamin Moore · 2162-40
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