ColorplanFake Tan
No.9912 · Farrow & Ball
LRV 43 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Farrow & Ball Fake Tan (No.9912) is a mid-tone beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 43. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Dearborn Tan (1153) and Behr Canyon Dusk (S210-4). For trim, try Tailor Tack (No.302).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Farrow & Ball whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 42.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D1A787 |
| RGB | 209, 167, 135 |
| HSL | 26°, 45%, 67% |
About Fake Tan
Fake Tan (No.9912) is a mid-tone, medium-strength beige from Farrow & Ball that leans peach. With an LRV of 43, Fake Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fake 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 Fowler Pink (No.39), it's cooler.
How Fake Tan changes with the light
Fake 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
Fake Tan's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Fake 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 Fake Tan can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Fake Tan will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Fake Tan in real homes
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Fake 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.
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical · ΔE 1.0
Also close: Galt Peach (ΔE 1.4)
Compare side by side →Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Latte (ΔE 6.2)
Compare side by side →Similar Farrow & Ball colors
Fake Tan questions
What undertone does Fake Tan have?
Fake Tan has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Fake Tan's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Fake Tan a light or dark color?
Fake Tan has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 42.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 43, Fake Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Fake Tan in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Dearborn Tan 1153 (nearly identical, ΔE 1.0); Sherwin-Williams: Rose Tan SW 0069 (closest available, ΔE 5.3); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Fake Tan?
Try Tailor Tack (No.302) on trim and All White (No.2005) on the ceiling. Both are Farrow & Ball whites that share Fake Tan's undertone.
Where does Fake Tan work best?
Fake Tan works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 43, Fake Tan has visible color without darkening a room much.
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