Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Dearborn Tan |
| SKU | 1153 |
| Hex | #CDA688 |
| RGB | 205, 166, 136 |
| HSL | 26°, 41%, 67% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Dearborn Tan
Dearborn Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, 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.
Dearborn Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
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 orange 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Dearborn 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 #CDA688 in HSL space. Pair Dearborn 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 Dearborn Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dearborn 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 1153 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Totally Tan (SW 6115), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dearborn Tan without repainting risk. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
The closest Behr equivalent of Dearborn Tan is Sienna Buff (PMD-76). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Behr is your counter, order Sienna Buff and you'll get the same color. See the full Sienna Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Gentility (T516), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dearborn Tan without repainting risk. See the full Gentility swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Dearborn Tan is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Dearborn Tan is Covered Wagon (PPG16-18) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Covered Wagon swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Rustic Rye (314-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dearborn Tan without repainting risk. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Totally Tan (HGSW 2155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dearborn Tan without repainting risk. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Cliff Brown (DEC711), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dearborn Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Brown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Dearborn Tan is Fake Tan (NO. 9912). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 42). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Fake Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Fake Tan swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cowhide (0155), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Dearborn Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Dearborn Tan is Cowhide (0155). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Cowhide and you'll get the same color. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Dearborn Tan is Sand Dune (CA108) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand Dune swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Dearborn Tan is Buff Orpington (BD32) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Dearborn Tan. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dearborn Tan
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Dearborn Tan is Cowhide (0155). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). If Kompozit is your counter, order Cowhide and you'll get the same color. See the full Cowhide swatch →