ColorplanBenjamin Moore Porter Ridge Tan (250) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 36. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Duster (No.319). For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 35.7 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #B99E64 |
| RGB | 185, 158, 100 |
| HSL | 41°, 38%, 56% |
About Porter Ridge Tan
Porter Ridge Tan (250) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 36, Porter Ridge 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 Porter Ridge 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 Gilded Ballroom (CSP-980), it's cooler.
How Porter Ridge Tan changes with the light
Porter Ridge 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
Porter Ridge Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Porter Ridge 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 Porter Ridge Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Porter Ridge Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Porter Ridge Tan in real homes
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Porter Ridge 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 8.2
Also close: Latte (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: India Yellow (ΔE 4.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.2
Also close: Honey Tea (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Porter Ridge Tan questions
What undertone does Porter Ridge Tan have?
Porter Ridge Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Porter Ridge Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Porter Ridge Tan a light or dark color?
Porter Ridge Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 35.7 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 36, Porter Ridge 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 Porter Ridge Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Basket Beige SW 6143 (closest available, ΔE 8.2); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 8.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Porter Ridge Tan?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Porter Ridge Tan's undertone.
Where does Porter Ridge Tan work best?
Porter Ridge Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 36, Porter Ridge 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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