ColorplanBenjamin Moore Wythe Tan (CW-415) is a light beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 62. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Banana Cream (SW 6673), Farrow & Ball Hound Lemon (No.2) and Behr Honey Tea (MQ2-18). For trim, try Pink Damask (OC-72).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 62.3 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DFCE9D |
| RGB | 223, 206, 157 |
| HSL | 45°, 51%, 75% |
About Wythe Tan
Wythe Tan (CW-415) is a light, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 62, Wythe Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wythe 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. It's very close to Waterbury Cream (HC-31); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Wythe Tan changes with the light
Wythe 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
Wythe Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Wythe 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 Wythe Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Wythe Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Wythe Tan in real homes
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Wythe 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 4.6
Also close: Friendly Yellow (ΔE 4.6)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 1.8
Also close: Gervase Yellow (ΔE 2.5)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Wythe Tan questions
What undertone does Wythe Tan have?
Wythe Tan has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Wythe Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Wythe Tan a light or dark color?
Wythe Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 62.3 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 62, Wythe Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Wythe Tan in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Banana Cream SW 6673 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: Hound Lemon No.2 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (close, ΔE 4.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Wythe Tan?
Try Pink Damask (OC-72) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Wythe Tan's undertone.
Where does Wythe Tan work best?
Wythe Tan works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 62, Wythe Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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