Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Westwood Tan |
| SKU | 256 |
| Hex | #C9B37A |
| RGB | 201, 179, 122 |
| HSL | 43°, 42%, 63% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Westwood Tan
Westwood Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Westwood 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
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 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Westwood 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 #C9B37A in HSL space. Pair Westwood 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 Westwood Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Westwood 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 256 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Westwood Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Cool Avocado (SW 9029), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Westwood Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cool Avocado swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Westwood Tan
Behr's nearest match is Perennial Gold (S310-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Westwood Tan without repainting risk. See the full Perennial Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Westwood Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Westwood Tan is Fresh Peas (P021) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44.6 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fresh Peas swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Westwood Tan
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Westwood Tan. The nearest is Bulletin Board (PPG12-04) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bulletin Board swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Westwood Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Westwood Tan is Golden Sage (50YY 43/284) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Sage swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Westwood Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Shore Grass (221-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Westwood Tan without repainting risk. See the full Shore Grass swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Westwood Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Avocado Fruit (HGSW 2225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Westwood Tan without repainting risk. See the full Avocado Fruit swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Westwood Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Westwood Tan is Desert Floor (DE6186) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desert Floor swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Westwood Tan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Westwood Tan. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Westwood Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Westwood Tan. The nearest is Octagon Yellow (NO. 7) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Octagon Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Westwood Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Westwood Tan is Gold Tweed (0884) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Tweed swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Westwood Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Westwood Tan is Gold Digger (0877) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Westwood Tan
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Westwood Tan is Sanguine (C2-651). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Sanguine and you'll get the same color. See the full Sanguine swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Westwood Tan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Westwood Tan. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Westwood Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Westwood Tan is Gold Digger (0877) — very close at ΔE 3.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Digger swatch →