Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Military Tan |
| SKU | 2148-30 |
| Hex | #B19C68 |
| RGB | 177, 156, 104 |
| HSL | 43°, 32%, 55% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Military Tan
Military Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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.
Military Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 yellow 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Military 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 #B19C68 in HSL space. Pair Military 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 Military Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Military 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 2148-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Military Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Military Tan is Edgy Gold (SW 6409) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Edgy Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Military Tan
At Behr, the closest color to Military Tan is Antique Treasure (N280-5) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Antique Treasure swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Military Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Military Tan is Swampwater (3008-7B) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.8 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Swampwater swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Military Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Military Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Military Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Cool Camel (PPG1104-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Military Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cool Camel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Military Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sweet Lemon Basil (321-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Military Tan without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Lemon Basil swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Military Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Military Tan is Olivine Crystal (HGSW 2214) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Olivine Crystal swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Military Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Veranda Gold (DE6187), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Military Tan without repainting risk. See the full Veranda Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Military Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Military Tan is Duster (NO. 319) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Military Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Life Exotic (0311), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Military Tan without repainting risk. See the full Life Exotic swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Military Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Military Tan is Shiny Gold (0388) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Military Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Cheetah (C2-874), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Military Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cheetah swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Military Tan
Clare has no exact twin of Military Tan. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Military Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Military Tan is Shiny Gold (0388) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shiny Gold swatch →