Ref. #BA9A67 · 7699
Rustic City
35%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Rustic City Technical Profile
What color is Rustic City? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #BA9A67. Colors similar to Rustic City include Hirshfield's Danish Pine, Behr Wilmington Tan, Dunn-Edwards New Cork. Rustic City has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 35 gives Rustic City depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Rustic City pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Rustic City
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Rustic City
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Rustic City
#BA9A67
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Rustic City
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Rustic City 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Rustic City.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Rustic City — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Rustic City have?
Rustic City by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Rustic City from other brands?
The closest matches are Danish Pine by Hirshfield's (#BA9967), Wilmington Tan by Behr (#BA9866), New Cork by Dunn-Edwards (#B89B6B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Rustic City?
Rustic City has an LRV of 34.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
Explore More with Rustic City
Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Rustic City's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.