Danville Tan vs Normandy

Danville TanBenjamin MoorevsNormandyBenjamin MooreΔE 34.1Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Danville Tan reads as beige-greige, while Normandy reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 41 vs 22, Danville Tan will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Danville Tan's red character against Normandy's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 34.1, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Danville Tan
Benjamin Moore · HC-91
Hex#BBAB88
LRV41.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-91
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Normandy
Benjamin Moore · 2129-40
Hex#6D7E89
LRV21.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2129-40
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Danville Tan vs Normandy Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Danville Tan on one side and Normandy on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Danville Tan comparisons

See how Danville Tan stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Danville Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Danville Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Danville Tan
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Danville Tan is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Danville Tan
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads slightly lighter

Evergreen Fog
Danville Tan
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Danville Tan reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Danville Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads slightly lighter

Agreeable Gray
Danville Tan
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Danville Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Danville Tan reads noticeably lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Danville Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Danville Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Vintage Vogue
Danville Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Danville Tan is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Danville Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Danville Tan reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Danville Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Danville Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Danville Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Danville Tan reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Danville Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Danville Tan is the lighter choice

Piazza
Danville Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza reads noticeably lighter

Humble Yellow
Danville Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Danville Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Danville Tan reads slightly lighter

Senses
Danville Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Danville Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Danville Tan is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Danville Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Danville Tan
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Danville Tan reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Danville Tan
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Danville Tan reads noticeably lighter

Ocean Abyss
Danville Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Danville Tan is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Danville Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Danville Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Danville Tan reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-2
Danville Tan
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Danville Tan
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Danville Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Danville Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Danville Tan is the lighter choice