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Ashen Tan

Ashen Tan is a versatile and reflective paint color from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find suggested color relationships and detailed color data.

Hex

#C9BEAF

LRV

50.72

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Light Reflectance Value
50.72
Medium
TemperatureWarm
UseInterior & Exterior

Coordinating Colors

Ashen Tan
Baker's Dozen
Ashen Tan vs Baker's Dozen
Ashen Tan
Baker's Dozen
Benjamin Moore
Ashen Tan
996 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Baker's Dozen
1216 · LRV 38

At LRV 51 vs 38, Ashen Tan is decisively the brighter choice.

Ashen Tan
Seapearl
Ashen Tan vs Seapearl
Ashen Tan
Seapearl
Benjamin Moore
Ashen Tan
996 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Seapearl
961 · LRV 76

Seapearl reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 51), opening up a space where Ashen Tan encloses it.

Ashen Tan
Briarwood
Ashen Tan vs Briarwood
Ashen Tan
Briarwood
Benjamin Moore
Ashen Tan
996 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Briarwood
HC-175 · LRV 32

At LRV 51 vs 32, Ashen Tan is decisively the brighter choice.

Ashen Tan
Classic Gray
Ashen Tan vs Classic Gray
Ashen Tan
Classic Gray
Benjamin Moore
Ashen Tan
996 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Classic Gray
OC-23 · LRV 74

At LRV 74 vs 51, Classic Gray is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Alphano Beige
Ashen Tan
Alphano Beige vs Ashen Tan
Alphano Beige
Ashen Tan
Benjamin Moore
Alphano Beige
989 · LRV 55
Benjamin Moore
Ashen Tan
996 · LRV 51

A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 51) makes Alphano Beige the marginally brighter of the two.

Ashen Tan
Hampshire Taupe
Ashen Tan vs Hampshire Taupe
Ashen Tan
Hampshire Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Ashen Tan
996 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Hampshire Taupe
990 · LRV 51

With LRVs of 51 and 51, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Ashen Tan
Smokey Taupe
Ashen Tan vs Smokey Taupe
Ashen Tan
Smokey Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Ashen Tan
996 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Smokey Taupe
983 · LRV 55

A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 51) makes Smokey Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.

Ashen Tan
Stone Hearth
Ashen Tan vs Stone Hearth
Ashen Tan
Stone Hearth
Benjamin Moore
Ashen Tan
996 · LRV 51
Benjamin Moore
Stone Hearth
984 · LRV 48

With LRVs of 51 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Color Codes

HEX#C9BEAF
RGB201, 190, 175
HSL35° 19% 74%
CMYK0 5 13 21
CIE LabL: 77.5 a: 1.3 b: 9.0
XYZX: 0.50 Y: 0.52 Z: 0.48