Cornice Tan CW-115 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E3D4B4, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Straw from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3D4B4 · CW-115
Cornice Tan
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cornice Tan Technical Profile
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Cornice Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cornice 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 MooreCornice Tan
Nearly identical
Vista PaintTropical Straw
Tropical Straw
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Meadow Dew
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ivory Coast
PPG
Nearly identical
Corinthian Pillar
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Limescent
Behr
Nearly identical
Echoing Valley
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Netsuke
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Bisque Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cornice Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cornice Tan
#E3D4B4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Cornice Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cornice 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cornice Tan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cornice Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cornice Tan have?
Cornice Tan 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 Cornice Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cornice Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cornice Tan are Tropical Straw by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Meadow Dew by Valspar (a near-identical match), Corinthian Pillar by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cornice 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 Cornice Tan?
Cornice Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Cornice Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.