Brick House Tan
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Brick House Tan remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 5 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#C8BCA7
LRV
50.21
Brick House Tan in Real Rooms
Brick House Tan has a medium-high LRV of 50.21 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a house.
5 House Photos
For coastal or high-exposure homes, Brick House Tan is a smart choice. It has the complexity to look good even when dusted with salt or slightly weathered, maintaining its "intentional" look even when the elements are at their peak.
Kitchen walls in Brick House Tan create a gathered, welcoming feel.
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Cabinetry and Brick House Tan walls work in warm harmony.
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Brick House Tan walls bring earthy warmth to kitchen gatherings.
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Kitchen design centers on warm Brick House Tan wall color.
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Brick House Tan walls establish cozy kitchen atmosphere naturally.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 85 vs 50, Cloud White is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 87 vs 50, Capitol White is decisively the brighter choice.
Brick House Tan reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 7), opening up a space where Tucker Chocolate encloses it.
Brick House Tan reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 26), opening up a space where Waterbury Green encloses it.
Complementary Colors
Brick House Tan reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 22), opening up a space where Normandy encloses it.
A 8-point LRV gap (58 vs 50) makes Feather Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Brick House Tan reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 24), opening up a space where Bachelor Blue encloses it.
Brick House Tan reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 30), opening up a space where Chiswell Blue encloses it.
Brick House Tan reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 28), opening up a space where Mineral Alloy encloses it.
At LRV 50 vs 34, Brick House Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
Brick House Tan reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 36), opening up a space where Comet encloses it.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 51 and 50, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 50) makes Smokey Taupe the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (55 vs 50) makes Alphano Beige the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (58 vs 50) makes Mocha Cream the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (50 vs 44) makes Brick House Tan the marginally brighter of the two.
Brick House Tan reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 37), opening up a space where Wicker Basket encloses it.
At LRV 50 vs 33, Brick House Tan is decisively the brighter choice.
A 9-point LRV gap (50 vs 42) makes Brick House Tan the marginally brighter of the two.
Brick House Tan reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.