Brookline Beige HC-47 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C1A78A, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tamarind from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C1A78A · HC-47
Brookline Beige
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brookline Beige Technical Profile
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Brookline Beige in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brookline Beige in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBrookline Beige
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsTamarind
Tamarind
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Highland Plains Neutral
PPG
Nearly identical
3am Latte
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Basketry
Behr
Nearly identical
3am Latte
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Southwood Lane
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Leatherbound
Valspar
Nearly identical
Iced Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Mochatini
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brookline Beige
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brookline Beige
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Brookline Beige
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brookline Beige Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Brookline Beige.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brookline Beige — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brookline Beige have?
Brookline Beige by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brookline Beige in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brookline Beige from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brookline Beige are Tamarind by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Townhall Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Highland Plains Neutral by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brookline Beige's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Brookline Beige?
Brookline Beige has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brookline Beige's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.