PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Benjamin MooreGrant Beigevs Benjamin MooreManchester Tan
Why this comparison. BM’s two classic beiges; Grant Beige is grayer, Manchester Tan yellower.
Grant Beige and Manchester Tan are very close (ΔE 3.23). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-83
Grant Beige
#CEC5B0 · LRV 56
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-81
Manchester Tan
#CFC0A4 · LRV 53
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.23
close
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
3
Grant Beige is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Grant Beige: red-orange / warm
Manchester Tan: red-orange / warm
Manchester Tan: red-orange / warm
Grant Beige is slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 53, 3-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Grant Beige | Manchester Tan |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | HC-83 | HC-81 |
| Hex | #CEC5B0 | #CFC0A4 |
| RGB | 206, 197, 176 | 207, 192, 164 |
| LRV | 56 | 53 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK GRANT BEIGE
Benjamin Moore Grant Beige
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.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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