ColorplanBenjamin Moore Tawny Port (1281) is a very dark red with a soft pink undertone and an LRV of 13. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Eating Room Red (No.43). For trim, try Pink Swirl (2171-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Red |
| LRV | 12.9 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #905455 |
| RGB | 144, 84, 85 |
| HSL | 359°, 26%, 45% |
About Tawny Port
Tawny Port (1281) is a very dark, medium-strength red from Benjamin Moore that leans pink. With an LRV of 13, Tawny Port absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tawny Port's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. Next to Hearth Red (1295), it's lighter.
How Tawny Port changes with the light
Tawny Port is a deep color. In north-facing or dim rooms it reads darker and cozier; in south-facing rooms it shows more of its color. Either can work, depending on the mood you want.
North-facing rooms
Tawny Port will read even deeper in north light: great for a cozy, enveloping room, less so if you want it bright.
East-facing rooms
Tawny Port 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 Tawny Port can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Tawny Port will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Tawny Port in real homes
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Tawny Port 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 8.6
Also close: Bolero (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Radicchio (ΔE 3.8)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Tawny Port questions
What undertone does Tawny Port have?
Tawny Port has a soft pink undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Tawny Port's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Tawny Port a light or dark color?
Tawny Port has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 12.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 13, Tawny Port absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Tawny Port in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Red Bay SW 6321 (closest available, ΔE 8.6); Farrow & Ball: Eating Room Red No.43 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Behr: Rumors MQ1-15 (closest available, ΔE 7.6). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Tawny Port?
Try Pink Swirl (2171-70) on trim and Pink Essence (881) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Tawny Port's undertone.
Where does Tawny Port work best?
Tawny Port works well in accent walls, front doors, cabinetry and powder rooms. With an LRV of 13, Tawny Port absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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