ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sepia Tan (CC-276) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 54. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Whole Wheat (SW 6121), Farrow & Ball Hay (No.37) and Behr Classic Taupe (290E-3). For trim, try Sand Dollar (OC-71).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 53.6 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DABD98 |
| RGB | 218, 189, 152 |
| HSL | 34°, 47%, 73% |
About Sepia Tan
Sepia Tan (CC-276) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 54, Sepia Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sepia 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 open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. Next to Tucson Tan (1144), it's darker.
How Sepia Tan changes with the light
Sepia 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
Sepia Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sepia 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 Sepia Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sepia Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sepia Tan in real homes
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Sepia 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 2.9
Also close: Compatible Cream (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sepia Tan questions
What undertone does Sepia Tan have?
Sepia Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sepia Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sepia Tan a light or dark color?
Sepia Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 53.6 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 54, Sepia Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Sepia Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Whole Wheat SW 6121 (close, ΔE 2.9); Farrow & Ball: Hay No.37 (close, ΔE 4.6); Behr: Classic Taupe 290E-3 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sepia Tan?
Try Sand Dollar (OC-71) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sepia Tan's undertone.
Where does Sepia Tan work best?
Sepia Tan works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 54, Sepia Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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