Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Palace Tan |
| SKU | CW-35 |
| Hex | #9D9072 |
| RGB | 157, 144, 114 |
| HSL | 42°, 18%, 53% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Palace Tan
Palace Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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.
Palace Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 neutral 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Palace 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 #9D9072 in HSL space. Pair Palace 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 Palace Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Palace 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 CW-35 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palace Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Palace Tan is Barro Verde (SW 9123) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barro Verde swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Palace Tan
Behr has no exact twin of Palace Tan. The nearest is Cottage Walk (ECC-17-1) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cottage Walk swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Palace Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Palace Tan is Churchill Downs (V147-4) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.2 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Churchill Downs swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Palace Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Saddle Soap (PPG1102-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palace Tan without repainting risk. See the full Saddle Soap swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Palace Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Mossy Gold (PPG11-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Palace Tan without repainting risk. See the full Mossy Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Palace Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Palace Tan is Bronze Yellow (321-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bronze Yellow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Palace Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Palace Tan is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Palace Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Natural Bridge (DE6194), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palace Tan without repainting risk. See the full Natural Bridge swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Palace Tan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Palace Tan. The nearest is Countryside (JG-52) at ΔE 4.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Countryside swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Palace Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Palace Tan is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Palace Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Kinderhook Clay (H123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palace Tan without repainting risk. See the full Kinderhook Clay swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Palace Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Britches (H0123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palace Tan without repainting risk. See the full Britches swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Palace Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Palace Tan is Fennel Seed (CA150) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fennel Seed swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Palace Tan
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Palace Tan. The nearest is In the Bag (C2-840) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Palace Tan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Palace Tan. The nearest is Bond Street (BOND STREET) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Palace Tan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Palace Tan. The nearest is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) at ΔE 4.91 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Palace Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Whipcord (0338), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Palace Tan without repainting risk. See the full Whipcord swatch →