Benjamin Moore

Shakespeare Tan

228 / CC-240

Shakespeare Tan is a warm neutral with golden undertones that lend it a distinctly amber quality, particularly under incandescent lighting. Its LRV of 47.41 positions it near the center of the reflectance scale, giving it moderate brightness that neither overwhelms nor recedes. The golden base is consistent and reads clearly on large wall areas.

It coordinates naturally with Lenox Tan and Manchester Tan for a unified warm scheme, while White Dove works as a clean trim contrast. Pale Oak softens adjacent walls, and Hale Navy provides a strong, grounding accent against the warm tones.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

228 / CC-240

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Shakespeare Tan in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Shakespeare Tan under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Shakespeare Tan under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

67%

Medium

Saturation

37%

Moderate

LRV

47.4
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Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#CAB88C
RGB Decimal
202, 184, 140
RGB Percent
79.2%, 72.2%, 54.9%
HSL
42.6, 36.9%, 67.1%
HSV
42.6, 30.7%, 79.2%
CMYK
0.0%, 8.9%, 30.7%, 20.8%
YIQ
184.4, 24.9, -9.9
XYZ
46.23, 48.73, 31.78
CIE Lab
75.28, -0.24, 24.72
CIE Luv
75.28, 13.80, 33.58
Hunter Lab
69.81, -0.23, 19.60
Decimal
13285516

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