ColorplanBenjamin Moore Santa Fe Tan (2097-40) is a deep pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 24. Closest matches: Behr Mars Red (PPU2-11). For trim, try Pink Essence (881).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 23.8 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #9F7F73 |
| RGB | 159, 127, 115 |
| HSL | 16°, 19%, 54% |
About Santa Fe Tan
Santa Fe Tan (2097-40) is a deep pink from Benjamin Moore with a warm peach undertone. With an LRV of 24, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. It's very close to Dusty Ranch Brown (2105-40); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Santa Fe Tan changes with the light
Santa Fe 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
Santa Fe Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Santa Fe Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Santa Fe Tan in real homes
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Santa Fe 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 5.4
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 6.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.5
Also close: Porphyry Pink (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Santa Fe Tan questions
What undertone does Santa Fe Tan have?
Santa Fe Tan has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Santa Fe Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Santa Fe Tan a light or dark color?
Santa Fe Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 23.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 24, Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Redend Point SW 9081 (closest available, ΔE 5.4); Farrow & Ball: Sulking Room Pink No.295 (closest available, ΔE 5.5); Behr: Mars Red PPU2-11 (close, ΔE 5.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Santa Fe Tan?
Try Pink Essence (881) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Santa Fe Tan's undertone.
Where does Santa Fe Tan work best?
Santa Fe Tan works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 24, Santa Fe 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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