Chowning's Tan CW-195 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A88769, 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.
Ref. #A88769 · CW-195
Chowning's Tan
27%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chowning's Tan Technical Profile
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Chowning's Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chowning's Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreChowning's Tan
Nearly identical
PPGGentle Fawn
Gentle Fawn
PPG
Nearly identical
Yearling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Crumbling Cork
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cardamom
Behr
Nearly identical
Spiced Rum
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Benetello
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mesa Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Caramelized
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Trout
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chowning's Tan
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chowning's Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
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More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Chowning's Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chowning's Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chowning's Tan are Gentle Fawn by PPG (a near-identical match), Confidence by PPG (a near-identical match), Yearling by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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