Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Shakespeare Tan |
| SKU | 228 |
| Hex | #CAB88C |
| RGB | 202, 184, 140 |
| HSL | 43°, 37%, 67% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Shakespeare Tan
Shakespeare Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Shakespeare 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Shakespeare 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 #CAB88C in HSL space. Pair Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Shakespeare 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 228 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Wheat Grass (SW 6408), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shakespeare Tan without repainting risk. See the full Wheat Grass swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
At Behr, the closest color to Shakespeare Tan is Hayloft (MQ2-22) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hayloft swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Cache of Camel (M254), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49.6 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shakespeare Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cache of Camel swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Shakespeare Tan is Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Canvas Satchel and you'll get the same color. See the full Canvas Satchel swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Shakespeare Tan is Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If Glidden is your counter, order Canvas Satchel and you'll get the same color. See the full Canvas Satchel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Shakespeare Tan is Dill Seed (322-3DB). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Dill Seed and you'll get the same color. See the full Dill Seed swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Wheat Grass (HGSW 2216), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shakespeare Tan without repainting risk. See the full Wheat Grass swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Shakespeare Tan is Warm and Toasty (DET646) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm and Toasty swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Summer Pear (JG-44), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Shakespeare Tan without repainting risk. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Shakespeare Tan. The nearest is Churlish Green (NO. 251) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Churlish Green swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Shakespeare Tan is Only Yesterday (0296) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Only Yesterday swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Shakespeare Tan is Palmetto Bluff (0309) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Shakespeare Tan is Karma (C2-635) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Karma swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
Annie Sloan's nearest match is Versailles (VERSAILLES), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Shakespeare Tan without repainting risk. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Shakespeare Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Shakespeare Tan is Palmetto Bluff (0309) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palmetto Bluff swatch →