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Benjamin Moore Toasted Pecan 1209

Toasted Pecan

Benjamin Moore

1209

About Toasted Pecan by Benjamin Moore

Toasted Pecan 1209 by Benjamin Moore is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 20% and hue near 18° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 19.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #a26e57

RGB: 162, 110, 87

Hue18°

Saturation30%

Lightness49%

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Toasted Pecan 1209 a warm or cool color?
Toasted Pecan 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 Toasted Pecan?
Toasted Pecan sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 18°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Toasted Pecan?
Brightness is about 20%. Saturation is around 30%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 49%. Hue is close to 18°. The hex value is #a26e57. The RGB value is 162, 110, 87.
Is Toasted Pecan better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Toasted Pecan has brightness around 20%. 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 Toasted Pecan?
You can match Toasted Pecan 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 Toasted Pecan work best in a home?
Toasted Pecan 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 Toasted Pecan compare to a pure white paint?
Toasted Pecan 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 Toasted Pecan in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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