ColorplanBenjamin Moore Palace Tan (CW-35) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 28. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Mouse's Back (No.40). 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 | 28.3 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9D9072 |
| RGB | 157, 144, 114 |
| HSL | 42°, 18%, 53% |
About Palace Tan
Palace Tan (CW-35) is a deep beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 28, Palace 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 Palace 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 At Home with Nature (1518), it's darker.
How Palace Tan changes with the light
Palace 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
Palace Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Palace 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 Palace Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Palace Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Palace Tan in real homes
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Palace 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 6.3
Also close: Tony Taupe (ΔE 8.0)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Harvest Brown (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Palace Tan questions
What undertone does Palace Tan have?
Palace Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Palace Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Palace Tan a light or dark color?
Palace Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 28.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 28, Palace 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 Palace Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Keystone Gray SW 7504 (closest available, ΔE 6.3); Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back No.40 (close, ΔE 4.2); Behr: Studio Taupe PPU5-07 (closest available, ΔE 7.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Palace Tan?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Palace Tan's undertone.
Where does Palace Tan work best?
Palace Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 28, Palace 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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