Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Jackson Tan |
| SKU | HC-46 |
| Hex | #AA896A |
| RGB | 170, 137, 106 |
| HSL | 29°, 27%, 54% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Benjamin Moore Jackson Tan
Jackson Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Jackson Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
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 Jackson 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 #AA896A in HSL space. Pair Jackson 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 Jackson Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Jackson 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 HC-46 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jackson Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Yearling (SW 7725), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Jackson Tan without repainting risk. See the full Yearling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Jackson Tan
Behr's nearest match is Cardamom (PMD-51), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Jackson Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cardamom swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Jackson Tan
Valspar's nearest match is River Oak (3004-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.87). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.1 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Jackson Tan without repainting risk. See the full River Oak swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Jackson Tan
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Jackson Tan is Confidence (PPG1078-5). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Confidence and you'll get the same color. See the full Confidence swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Jackson Tan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Jackson Tan is Confidence (PPG1078-5). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Confidence and you'll get the same color. See the full Confidence swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Jackson Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Jackson Tan is Muddy Paws (216-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Muddy Paws swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Jackson Tan
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Jackson Tan is Tranquil Tan (HGSW 3163). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tranquil Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Tranquil Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Jackson Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Jackson Tan is Mesa Tan (DEC718) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesa Tan swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Jackson Tan
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Jackson Tan is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Jackson Tan
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Jackson Tan. The nearest is Rich Oak (0268) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Jackson Tan
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Jackson Tan is Spiced Rum (0240). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Spiced Rum and you'll get the same color. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Jackson Tan
The closest Rodda equivalent of Jackson Tan is Madrona (CA102). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If Rodda is your counter, order Madrona and you'll get the same color. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Jackson Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Jackson Tan is Doubloon (C2-632) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Doubloon swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Jackson Tan
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Jackson Tan is Spiced Rum (0240). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Kompozit is your counter, order Spiced Rum and you'll get the same color. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →