ColorplanBenjamin Moore Vero Beach Tan (1085) is a very dark beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 18. For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 18.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #8E7056 |
| RGB | 142, 112, 86 |
| HSL | 28°, 25%, 45% |
About Vero Beach Tan
Vero Beach Tan (1085) is a very dark, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 18, Vero Beach Tan 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 Vero Beach 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 Valley Forge Brown (HC-74), it's cooler.
How Vero Beach Tan changes with the light
Vero Beach 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
Vero Beach Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Vero Beach 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 Vero Beach Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Vero Beach Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Vero Beach Tan in real homes
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Vero Beach 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 6.6
Also close: Reddened Earth (ΔE 9.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 5.6
Also close: Broccoli Brown (ΔE 6.6)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.2
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 11.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Vero Beach Tan questions
What undertone does Vero Beach Tan have?
Vero Beach Tan has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Vero Beach Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Vero Beach Tan a light or dark color?
Vero Beach Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 18.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 18, Vero Beach Tan absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Vero Beach Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 6.6); Farrow & Ball: Wainscot No.55 (closest available, ΔE 5.6); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (closest available, ΔE 5.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Vero Beach Tan?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Vero Beach Tan's undertone.
Where does Vero Beach Tan work best?
Vero Beach Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 18, Vero Beach Tan absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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