ColorplanBenjamin Moore San Carlos Tan (1207) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 42. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Rose Tan (SW 0069), Farrow & Ball Fake Tan (No.9912) and Behr Canyon Dusk (S210-4). For trim, try Pink Bliss (2093-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 42.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #CFA68D |
| RGB | 207, 166, 141 |
| HSL | 23°, 41%, 68% |
About San Carlos Tan
San Carlos Tan (1207) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 42, San Carlos Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down San Carlos 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 Galt Peach (CW-210); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How San Carlos Tan changes with the light
San Carlos 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
San Carlos Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
San Carlos 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 San Carlos Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
San Carlos Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See San Carlos Tan in real homes
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San Carlos 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
Very close · ΔE 2.5
Also close: Fowler Pink (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
San Carlos Tan questions
What undertone does San Carlos Tan have?
San Carlos Tan has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down San Carlos Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is San Carlos Tan a light or dark color?
San Carlos Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 42, San Carlos Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to San Carlos Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Rose Tan SW 0069 (close, ΔE 3.6); Farrow & Ball: Fake Tan No.9912 (very close, ΔE 2.5); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (close, ΔE 3.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with San Carlos Tan?
Try Pink Bliss (2093-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share San Carlos Tan's undertone.
Where does San Carlos Tan work best?
San Carlos Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 42, San Carlos Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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