ColorplanBenjamin Moore Seville Tan (251) is a deep beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 27. For trim, try Winter Sky (2163-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 27.1 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #A58B54 |
| RGB | 165, 139, 84 |
| HSL | 41°, 33%, 49% |
About Seville Tan
Seville Tan (251) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 27, Seville 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 Seville 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 Thyme (2148-20), it's lighter and warmer.
How Seville Tan changes with the light
Seville 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
Seville Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Seville 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 Seville Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Seville Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Seville Tan in real homes
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Seville 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 10.7)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 6.1
Also close: India Yellow (ΔE 7.8)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 11.1
Also close: Studio Taupe (ΔE 13.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Seville Tan questions
What undertone does Seville Tan have?
Seville Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Seville Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Seville Tan a light or dark color?
Seville Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 27.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 27, Seville 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 Seville Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 8.2); Farrow & Ball: Duster No.319 (closest available, ΔE 6.1); Behr: Harvest Brown 710D-4 (closest available, ΔE 11.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Seville Tan?
Try Winter Sky (2163-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Seville Tan's undertone.
Where does Seville Tan work best?
Seville Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 27, Seville 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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