ColorplanBenjamin Moore Dearborn Tan (1153) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Fake Tan (No.9912) and Behr Canyon Dusk (S210-4). For trim, try Fondant (AF-255).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 42.0 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CDA688 |
| RGB | 205, 166, 136 |
| HSL | 26°, 41%, 67% |
About Dearborn Tan
Dearborn Tan (1153) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 42, Dearborn Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dearborn 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 bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. It's very close to Galt Peach (CW-210); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Dearborn Tan changes with the light
Dearborn 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
Dearborn Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Dearborn 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 Dearborn Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Dearborn Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Dearborn Tan in real homes
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Dearborn 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Latte (ΔE 5.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Entrance Hall Pink (ΔE 2.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Dearborn Tan questions
What undertone does Dearborn Tan have?
Dearborn Tan has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Dearborn Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Dearborn Tan a light or dark color?
Dearborn Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, Dearborn Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Dearborn Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rose Tan SW 0069 (closest available, ΔE 5.2); Farrow & Ball: Fake Tan No.9912 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (close, ΔE 3.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Dearborn Tan?
Try Fondant (AF-255) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Dearborn Tan's undertone.
Where does Dearborn Tan work best?
Dearborn Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 42, Dearborn Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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