ColorplanBenjamin Moore Raleigh Tan (CW-190) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 46. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Nomadic Desert (SW 6107), Farrow & Ball Templeton Pink (No.303) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). 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 | 45.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CCAF92 |
| RGB | 204, 175, 146 |
| HSL | 30°, 36%, 69% |
About Raleigh Tan
Raleigh Tan (CW-190) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 46, Raleigh Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Raleigh 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. It's very close to Biscotti (CC-488); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Raleigh Tan changes with the light
Raleigh 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
Raleigh Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Raleigh 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 Raleigh Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Raleigh Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Raleigh Tan in real homes
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Raleigh 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
Close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Basket Beige (ΔE 3.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Raleigh Tan questions
What undertone does Raleigh Tan have?
Raleigh Tan has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Raleigh Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Raleigh Tan a light or dark color?
Raleigh Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 45.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 46, Raleigh Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Raleigh Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Nomadic Desert SW 6107 (close, ΔE 2.5); Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink No.303 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Raleigh Tan?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Raleigh Tan's undertone.
Where does Raleigh Tan work best?
Raleigh Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 46, Raleigh Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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