Davenport Tan HC-76 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8B7865, LRV 20 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Path from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8B7865 · HC-76
Davenport Tan
20%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Davenport Tan Technical Profile
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Davenport Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Davenport 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 MooreDavenport Tan
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDusty Path
Dusty Path
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Portabella
PPG
Nearly identical
Coconut Shell
Behr
Nearly identical
Dusty Path
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Virtual Taupe
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ruggedly Handsome
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Elm Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Milk Chocolate
Valspar
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cowboy Hat
Kilz
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Davenport Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Davenport Tan
#8B7865
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A77C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Davenport Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Davenport 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 Davenport Tan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Davenport Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Davenport Tan have?
Davenport Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Davenport Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Davenport Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Davenport Tan are Dusty Path by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Portabella by PPG (a near-identical match), Coconut Shell by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Davenport 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 Davenport Tan?
Davenport Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 19.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Davenport Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.