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Benjamin Moore

Westwood Tan

256

Westwood Tan (HC-73) is a medium-depth tan from Benjamin Moore defined by its golden undertones. It carries an LRV of 44.54, positioning it in the mid-range for light reflectance, which provides moderate brightness without excessive lightness. The golden cast differentiates it from cooler tans, lending warmth without shifting into orange territory.

Suitable same-brand pairings include Lenox Tan, Manchester Tan, Hale Navy, White Dove, and Chantilly Lace. Westwood Tan holds its character across varied lighting conditions, maintaining a neutral-warm reading in both north- and south-facing rooms.
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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

256

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Westwood 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 Westwood Tan under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

63%

Medium

Saturation

42%

Moderate

LRV

44.5
0%100%
Very Dark
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
#C9B37A
RGB Decimal
201, 179, 122
RGB Percent
78.8%, 70.2%, 47.8%
HSL
43.3, 42.2%, 63.3%
HSV
43.3, 39.3%, 78.8%
CMYK
0.0%, 10.9%, 39.3%, 21.2%
YIQ
179.1, 31.5, -13.1
XYZ
43.72, 46.06, 25.00
CIE Lab
73.59, -0.18, 31.99
CIE Luv
73.59, 17.37, 41.79
Hunter Lab
67.87, -0.17, 23.83
Decimal
13218682

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Westwood TanShutter BugEgyptian SandValley Vineyards

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Westwood TanStraw HatNavajo WhitePalais White

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Westwood TanViolets Are BlueKing's RobeTwilight Mist

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Westwood TanFern GlowCoral IslandLeprechaun Laugh

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Westwood TanCoral IslandCinco de MayoTaste of Berry

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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