Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Wilmington Tan |
| SKU | HC-34 |
| Hex | #CCB084 |
| RGB | 204, 176, 132 |
| HSL | 37°, 41%, 66% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Wilmington Tan
Wilmington Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 #CCB084 in HSL space. Pair Wilmington 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 Wilmington Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Wilmington 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 HC-34 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Safari (SW 7697), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wilmington Tan without repainting risk. See the full Safari swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
The closest Behr equivalent of Wilmington Tan is Perfect Tan (N280-4). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Behr is your counter, order Perfect Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Perfect Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Wilmington Tan is Young at Heart (3003-8A) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46.7 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Young at Heart swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Somber (PPG1093-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wilmington Tan without repainting risk. See the full Somber swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Wilmington Tan is Cracker Bitz (PPG1087-5) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cracker Bitz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Maize (317-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wilmington Tan without repainting risk. See the full Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Wilmington Tan is Restrained Gold (HGSW 2175) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Restrained Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Warm Butterscotch (DE6151), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wilmington Tan without repainting risk. See the full Warm Butterscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Wilmington Tan is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Wilmington Tan is Prairie Sand (0289) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wilmington Tan without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Wilmington Tan is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Summer Hay (BD66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wilmington Tan without repainting risk. See the full Summer Hay swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Wilmington Tan. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Wilmington Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Wilmington Tan without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →