PAINT COLOR COMPARISON
Sherwin-WilliamsAccessible Beigevs Benjamin MooreManchester Tan
Why this comparison. Cross-brand beige rivals at similar depth; Manchester Tan is the yellower one.
Accessible Beige and Manchester Tan are very close (ΔE 3.7). The difference shows up most in side-by-side comparison and under specific light.
SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · SW 7036
Accessible Beige
#D1C7B4 · LRV 58
Undertone: red-orange / warm
BENJAMIN MOORE · HC-81
Manchester Tan
#CFC0A4 · LRV 53
Undertone: red-orange / warm
The numbers
ΔE2000
3.7
noticeable
Perceptual color distance — lower = more similar
LRV DELTA
5
Accessible Beige is lighter
Light reflectance: how bright on a wall
UNDERTONE
Same
Accessible Beige: red-orange / warm
Manchester Tan: red-orange / warm
Manchester Tan: red-orange / warm
Accessible Beige is slightly lighter (LRV 58 vs 53, 5-point delta).
Specs side by side
| Spec | Accessible Beige | Manchester Tan |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams | Benjamin Moore |
| SKU | SW 7036 | HC-81 |
| Hex | #D1C7B4 | #CFC0A4 |
| RGB | 209, 199, 180 | 207, 192, 164 |
| LRV | 58 | 53 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral | Neutral |
When to pick which
PICK ACCESSIBLE BEIGE
Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige
Best when you want the slightly lighter, airier read.
PICK MANCHESTER TAN
Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan
Best when you want a warmer wall feel — pairs well with brass, oak, and creams.
Kompozit alternatives
Closest hex in the Kompozit deck for each side, ranked by ΔE2000.
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