Benjamin Moore

Fort Sumner Tan

1119 / HC-40

Fort Sumner Tan is a deep tan with yellow and brown undertones, registering an LRV of 18.86 that absorbs significant light and creates a cozy atmosphere. This warm shade suits living rooms, libraries, and dining areas where intimacy and depth are desired. The color coordinates with Benjamin Moore White Sand and Muslin for lighter trim and ceiling applications, while Nightfall and Hale Navy offer strong contrast for accent features.

Bronzed Beige and Lenox Tan function as transitional colors for moving between spaces with varying light exposure.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1119 / HC-40

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Fort Sumner Tan in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Fort Sumner Tan under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Fort Sumner Tan under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

29°

Red Family

Lightness

45%

Medium

Saturation

36%

Moderate

LRV

18.9
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Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#9B7149
RGB Decimal
155, 113, 73
RGB Percent
60.8%, 44.3%, 28.6%
HSL
29.3, 36.0%, 44.7%
HSV
29.3, 52.9%, 60.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 27.1%, 52.9%, 39.2%
YIQ
121.0, 37.9, -3.6
XYZ
20.63, 19.26, 8.93
CIE Lab
50.99, 11.71, 28.59
CIE Luv
50.99, 31.46, 31.19
Hunter Lab
43.89, 9.73, 17.63
Decimal
10187081

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