Benjamin Moore

Warm Tan

2162-30

Warm Tan (BM) is a medium-depth brown with prominent golden and caramel undertones, registering an LRV of 18.78. At this reflectance level, the color absorbs a substantial amount of light, producing a grounded, low-brightness appearance on walls and trim. The golden bias distinguishes it from cooler or redder browns, placing it firmly in the warm-neutral category.

Within the Benjamin Moore palette, Warm Tan coordinates with Hunter Green, Newburg Green, Chantilly Lace, Golden Straw, and Stuart Gold, offering options for both tonal and contrasting schemes.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2162-30

Collection

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Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

32°

Orange Family

Lightness

44%

Medium

Saturation

38%

Moderate

LRV

18.8
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Color Position
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Color Codes

HEX
#997245
RGB Decimal
153, 114, 69
RGB Percent
60.0%, 44.7%, 27.1%
HSL
32.1, 37.8%, 43.5%
HSV
32.1, 54.9%, 60.0%
CMYK
0.0%, 25.5%, 54.9%, 40.0%
YIQ
120.5, 37.7, -5.8
XYZ
20.23, 19.24, 8.28
CIE Lab
50.96, 9.89, 30.73
CIE Luv
50.96, 29.61, 33.54
Hunter Lab
43.86, 8.16, 18.57
Decimal
10056261

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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