Chowning's Tan CW-195 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A88769, estimated LRV 27 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gentle Fawn from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A88769 · CW-195
Chowning's Tan
27%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chowning's Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#A88769
RGB168, 135, 105
Estimated LRV26.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Chowning's Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chowning's Tan
#A88769
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chowning's Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chowning's Tan 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
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Chowning's Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chowning's Tan have?
Chowning's Tan by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Chowning's Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chowning's Tan are Gentle Fawn by PPG (a close digital match), Confidence by PPG (a close digital match), Yearling by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Chowning's Tan'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 Chowning's Tan?
Chowning's Tan has a estimated lightness value of 26.7, 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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