Acorn 1125 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #987656, estimated LRV 21 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Royal Crown from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #987656 · 1125
Acorn
21%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Acorn Technical Profile
HEX Code#987656
RGB152, 118, 86
Estimated LRV20.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Visible difference
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Colors That Work With Acorn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Acorn
#987656
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A67A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Acorn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Acorn Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Acorn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Acorn have?
Acorn by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Acorn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Acorn are Royal Crown by Vista Paint (nearly identical in our digital data), Coco Rum by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data), Coco Rum by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting Acorn's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Acorn?
Acorn has a estimated lightness value of 20.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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