ColorplanBenjamin Moore Hillcrest Tan (1078) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 25. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Hopsack (SW 6109). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 24.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A08461 |
| RGB | 160, 132, 97 |
| HSL | 33°, 25%, 50% |
About Hillcrest Tan
Hillcrest Tan (1078) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 25, Hillcrest Tan absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hillcrest 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. Next to Algonquin Trail (1055), it's darker and warmer.
How Hillcrest Tan changes with the light
Hillcrest 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
Hillcrest Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Hillcrest Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Hillcrest Tan in real homes
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Hillcrest 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 2.1
Also close: Keystone Gray (ΔE 9.2)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Mouse's Back (ΔE 7.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.1
Also close: Mocha Latte (ΔE 10.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Hillcrest Tan questions
What undertone does Hillcrest Tan have?
Hillcrest Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Hillcrest Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Hillcrest Tan a light or dark color?
Hillcrest Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 24.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 25, Hillcrest Tan absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Hillcrest Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (very close, ΔE 2.1); Farrow & Ball: Dauphin No.54 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Studio Taupe PPU5-07 (closest available, ΔE 10.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Hillcrest Tan?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Hillcrest Tan's undertone.
Where does Hillcrest Tan work best?
Hillcrest Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 25, Hillcrest Tan absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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