ColorplanBenjamin Moore Havana Tan (1121) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Kilim Beige (SW 6106), Farrow & Ball Joa's White (No.226) and Behr Toasted Cashew (PWN-66). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 62.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DFCCB6 |
| RGB | 223, 204, 182 |
| HSL | 32°, 39%, 79% |
About Havana Tan
Havana Tan (1121) is a light beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 62, Havana Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Havana 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 White Oaks (1080), it's warmer.
How Havana Tan changes with the light
Havana 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
Havana Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Havana 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 Havana Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Havana Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Havana Tan in real homes
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Havana 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
Very close · ΔE 1.9
Also close: Softer Tan (ΔE 2.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Havana Tan questions
What undertone does Havana Tan have?
Havana Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Havana Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Havana Tan a light or dark color?
Havana Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Havana Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Havana Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Kilim Beige SW 6106 (very close, ΔE 1.9); Farrow & Ball: Joa's White No.226 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Toasted Cashew PWN-66 (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 Havana Tan?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Havana Tan's undertone.
Where does Havana Tan work best?
Havana Tan works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 62, Havana Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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