ColorplanBenjamin Moore Brick House Tan (CW-145) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 51. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Loggia (SW 7506), Farrow & Ball Stony Ground (No.211) and Behr Basic Khaki (HDC-NT-09). For trim, try Opulence (OC-69).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 51.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C8BCA7 |
| RGB | 200, 188, 167 |
| HSL | 38°, 23%, 72% |
About Brick House Tan
Brick House Tan (CW-145) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 51, Brick House Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brick House Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Bleeker Beige (HC-80), it's cooler.
How Brick House Tan changes with the light
Brick House Tan has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Brick House Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Brick House Tan will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Brick House Tan close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Brick House Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Brick House Tan in real homes
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Brick House Tan equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.1
Also close: Oxford Stone (ΔE 1.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Very close · ΔE 1.4
Also close: Creamy Mushroom (ΔE 2.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Brick House Tan questions
What undertone does Brick House Tan have?
Brick House Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Brick House Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Brick House Tan a light or dark color?
Brick House Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 51.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 51, Brick House Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Brick House Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Loggia SW 7506 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Stony Ground No.211 (very close, ΔE 1.1); Behr: Basic Khaki HDC-NT-09 (very close, ΔE 1.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Brick House Tan?
Try Opulence (OC-69) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Brick House Tan's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Brick House Tan work best?
Brick House Tan works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 51, Brick House Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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