ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mansfield Tan (248) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ivoire (SW 6127) and Farrow & Ball Cream (No.44). 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 | 62.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DECEA6 |
| RGB | 222, 206, 166 |
| HSL | 43°, 46%, 76% |
About Mansfield Tan
Mansfield Tan (248) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 62, Mansfield Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mansfield 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 Dunmore Cream (HC-29); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Mansfield Tan changes with the light
Mansfield 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
Mansfield Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Mansfield 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 Mansfield Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Mansfield Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Mansfield Tan in real homes
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Mansfield 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
Nearly identical · ΔE 0.9
Also close: Hound Lemon (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Navajo White (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mansfield Tan questions
What undertone does Mansfield Tan have?
Mansfield Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mansfield Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mansfield Tan a light or dark color?
Mansfield Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Mansfield Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Mansfield Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ivoire SW 6127 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Cream No.44 (nearly identical, ΔE 0.9); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 5.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mansfield Tan?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mansfield Tan's undertone.
Where does Mansfield Tan work best?
Mansfield Tan works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 62, Mansfield Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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