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

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Westwood Tan under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

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

Light Temperature: 4500K

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

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

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

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Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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Analogous

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