Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Bridgewater Tan |
| SKU | 1096 |
| Hex | #C9AE84 |
| RGB | 201, 174, 132 |
| HSL | 37°, 39%, 65% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Bridgewater Tan
Bridgewater Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Bridgewater Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Bridgewater Tan within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C9AE84 in HSL space. Pair Bridgewater Tan with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Bridgewater Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bridgewater Tan from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1096 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dromedary Camel (SW 7694), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bridgewater Tan without repainting risk. See the full Dromedary Camel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
The closest Behr equivalent of Bridgewater Tan is Perfect Tan (N280-4). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). If Behr is your counter, order Perfect Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Perfect Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Moraine (V090-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.7 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bridgewater Tan without repainting risk. See the full Moraine swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bridgewater Tan is Wright Dark Eggshell (FLLW726) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wright Dark Eggshell swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Bridgewater Tan is Golden Needles (20YY 41/264). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Golden Needles and you'll get the same color. See the full Golden Needles swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Suncoast (316-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bridgewater Tan without repainting risk. See the full Suncoast swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Dromedary Camel (HGSW 3164), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bridgewater Tan without repainting risk. See the full Dromedary Camel swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bridgewater Tan is DaVanzo Beige (DET664) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full DaVanzo Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Cat's Paw (NO. 240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bridgewater Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bridgewater Tan is Beach Coast Buff (H122) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Beach Coast Buff swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bridgewater Tan is Green Gold (0317) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
Rodda has no exact twin of Bridgewater Tan. The nearest is Loam (CA119) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Austin (C2-844), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bridgewater Tan without repainting risk. See the full Austin swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Bridgewater Tan. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bridgewater Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Bridgewater Tan is Green Gold (0317) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Gold swatch →