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Rusty Nail

Benjamin Moore

CC-390

About Rusty Nail by Benjamin Moore

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Brightness: 15.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #9c6040

RGB: 156, 96, 64

Hue21°

Saturation42%

Lightness43%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Rusty Nail from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Rusty Nail

Benjamin Moore

CC-390

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Rusty Nail looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Rusty Nail CC-390 a warm or cool color?
Rusty Nail by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Rusty Nail?
Rusty Nail sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 21°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Rusty Nail?
Brightness is about 16%. Saturation is around 42%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 43%. Hue is close to 21°. The hex value is #9c6040. The RGB value is 156, 96, 64.
Is Rusty Nail better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Rusty Nail has brightness around 16%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Rusty Nail?
You can match Rusty Nail with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Rusty Nail work best in a home?
Rusty Nail works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Rusty Nail compare to a pure white paint?
Rusty Nail is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Rusty Nail in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Rusty Nail

Benjamin Moore

CC-390

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Rusty Nail in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Rusty Nail

Benjamin Moore

CC-390

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Rusty Nail. They add contrast without clashing.

Rusty Nail

Benjamin Moore

CC-390

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Rusty Nail. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.

CINNAMON SPICE

Glidden

PPG1069-7

MUTED COPPER

Glidden

PPG16-30

Earthen Jug

Sherwin Williams

SW7703

Copper Mountain

Sherwin Williams

SW6356