Rosy Tan vs Van Courtland Blue

Rosy TanBenjamin MoorevsVan Courtland BlueBenjamin MooreΔE 30.4Very different colors

Rosy Tan and Van Courtland Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Rosy Tan belongs to the pink-red family and Van Courtland Blue to the blue-grey family. The 7-point LRV gap — 39 for Rosy Tan vs 31 for Van Courtland Blue — means Rosy Tan will open up a space more effectively. Where Rosy Tan leans red, Van Courtland Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 30.4 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

Rosy Tan
Benjamin Moore · 2091-50
Hex#D19A95
LRV38.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2091-50
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Van Courtland Blue
Benjamin Moore · HC-145
Hex#86989E
LRV31.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-145
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Rosy Tan vs Van Courtland Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rosy Tan on one side and Van Courtland Blue 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 Rosy Tan comparisons

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

White Dove
Rosy Tan
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Rosy Tan
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

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

Rosy Tan is the lighter choice

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

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

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

Rosy Tan reads slightly lighter

Mizzle
Rosy Tan
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

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

Agreeable Gray reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Rosy Tan
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Rosy Tan reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Rosy Tan
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Rosy Tan
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Rosy Tan
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Rosy Tan is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Rosy Tan
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Rosy Tan reads slightly lighter

Pine Needle
Rosy Tan
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Rosy Tan is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Rosy Tan
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Rosy Tan reads noticeably lighter

Black grey
Rosy Tan
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Rosy Tan is the lighter choice

Piazza
Rosy Tan
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Rosy Tan
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Rosy Tan
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Rosy Tan reads slightly lighter

Senses
Rosy Tan
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Nearly identical in tone

Lamp Black
Rosy Tan
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Rosy Tan is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Rosy Tan
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

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

Rosy Tan reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Rosy Tan
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Rosy Tan reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Rosy Tan
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Rosy Tan is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Rosy Tan
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads slightly lighter

Teton Blue
Rosy Tan
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Rosy Tan reads slightly lighter

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

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

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

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Rosy Tan
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Rosy Tan
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Rosy Tan reads noticeably lighter