Military Tan vs Hardwick White

Military Tan (Benjamin Moore) and Hardwick White (Farrow & Ball) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Military Tan belongs to the beige family and Hardwick White to the greige-grey family. The 10-point LRV gap — 44 for Hardwick White vs 33 for Military Tan — means Hardwick White will open up a space more effectively. Where Military Tan leans red, Hardwick White reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 22.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Military Tan
Benjamin Moore · 2148-30
Hex#B19C68
LRV33.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2148-30
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball · 5
Hex#b5afa0
LRV43.7
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number5
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Military Tan vs Hardwick White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Military Tan on one side and Hardwick White 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 Military Tan comparisons

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

White Dove
Military Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Military Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Military Tan is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

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

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Military Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

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

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Accessible Beige
Military Tan
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Military Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Military Tan reads slightly lighter

French Gray
Military Tan
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

French Gray reads slightly lighter

Naval
Military Tan
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Military Tan is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Military Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Military Tan
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Military Tan reads noticeably lighter

Pure White
Military Tan
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Military Tan
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Military Tan reads slightly lighter

Balboa Mist
Military Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Shoji White
Military Tan
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White is the lighter choice

Snowbound
Military Tan
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Military Tan
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Military Tan reads noticeably lighter

Skimming Stone
Military Tan
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone is the lighter choice

Dix Blue
Military Tan
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Dix Blue reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Military Tan
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine is the lighter choice

Treron
Military Tan
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Military Tan reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Military Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Military Tan reads noticeably lighter

Saybrook Sage
Military Tan
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Saybrook Sage reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Military Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Military Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Military Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Military Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Military Tan reads slightly lighter

Guilford Green
Military Tan
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads noticeably lighter

Just Walnut
Military Tan
Just Walnut
Dulux
Just Walnut
LRV 72

Just Walnut is the lighter choice