PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreEdgecomb Grayvs Benjamin MooreManchester Tan
Why this comparison. Manchester Tan leans yellow-beige while Edgecomb Gray stays greige — this one is a warmth question.
Edgecomb Gray and Manchester Tan are very close (ΔE 4.34). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-173
Edgecomb Gray
#D2C9B7 · LRV 63
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-81
Manchester Tan
#CFC0A4 · LRV 53
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
4.34
A little different
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
10
Edgecomb Gray is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Edgecomb Gray: red-orange / warm
Manchester Tan: red-orange / warm
Manchester Tan: red-orange / warm
Edgecomb Gray is meaningfully lighter (LRV 63 vs 53). On a wall, Edgecomb Gray reads light, airy; Manchester Tan reads light, airy.
Specs side by side
| Spec | Edgecomb Gray | Manchester Tan |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | HC-173 | HC-81 |
| Hex | #D2C9B7 | #CFC0A4 |
| RGB | 210, 201, 183 | 207, 192, 164 |
| LRV | 63 | 53 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK EDGECOMB GRAY
Benjamin Moore Edgecomb Gray
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK MANCHESTER TAN
Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
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