Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Saddle Tan |
| SKU | 1124 |
| Hex | #B99978 |
| RGB | 185, 153, 120 |
| HSL | 30°, 32%, 60% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Saddle Tan
Saddle 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.
Saddle 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
15 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
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 Saddle 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 #B99978 in HSL space. Pair Saddle 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 Saddle Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Saddle 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 1124 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saddle Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Woven Wicker (SW 9104), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Tan without repainting risk. See the full Woven Wicker swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Saddle Tan
At Behr, the closest color to Saddle Tan is Key To The City (MQ2-3) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Key To The City swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Saddle Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Slice of Brioche (M153), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.3 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Tan without repainting risk. See the full Slice of Brioche swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Saddle Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Tan without repainting risk. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Saddle Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Maison De Campagne (PPG15-01), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Tan without repainting risk. See the full Maison De Campagne swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Saddle Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Saddle Tan is Mitered Edge (216-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.17, 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 Mitered Edge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Saddle Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Craggy Desert (HGSW 3134), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Saddle Tan without repainting risk. See the full Craggy Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Saddle Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Saddle Tan is Wooded Acre (DE6130) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wooded Acre swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Saddle Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Saddle Tan is Buff (NO. 20) — very close at ΔE 3.33, 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 Buff swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Saddle Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Saddle Tan is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 2, 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 Blonde Shell swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Saddle Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Saddle Tan is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Saddle Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Saddle Tan is Wheat (CA053) — very close at ΔE 2.54, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wheat swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Saddle Tan
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Saddle Tan. The nearest is Walnut Hull (BD76) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Saddle Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Saddle Tan is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →