ColorplanBenjamin Moore Cornice Tan (CW-115) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 66. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ivoire (SW 6127), Farrow & Ball Farrow's Cream (No.67) and Behr Navajo White (22). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 66.0 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #E2D3B3 |
| RGB | 226, 211, 179 |
| HSL | 41°, 45%, 79% |
About Cornice Tan
Cornice Tan (CW-115) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 66, Cornice Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cornice 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. It's very close to Cable Knit (CC-306); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Cornice Tan changes with the light
Cornice Tan has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Cornice Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Cornice Tan will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Cornice Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Cornice Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Cornice Tan in real homes
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Cornice 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 1.7
Also close: String (ΔE 2.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Cornice Tan questions
What undertone does Cornice Tan have?
Cornice Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Cornice Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Cornice Tan a light or dark color?
Cornice Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 66.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 66, Cornice Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Cornice Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ivoire SW 6127 (close, ΔE 2.9); Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream No.67 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: Navajo White 22 (close, ΔE 3.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Cornice Tan?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Cornice Tan's undertone.
Where does Cornice Tan work best?
Cornice Tan works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 66, Cornice Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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