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Dearborn Tan

43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Dearborn Tan 1153 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CEA789, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cowhide from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Dearborn Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#CEA789
RGB206, 167, 137
LRV42.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Dearborn Tan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Dearborn 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 MooreDearborn Tan
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sCowhide

Cowhide

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Cowhide

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Autumn Air

Behr

Nearly identical

Cosy Chair

Valspar

Nearly identical

Cliff Brown

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pottery Beige

Kilz

Nearly identical

Deer Valley

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Rustic Rye

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Covered Wagon

PPG

Very similar

Templeton Pink

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Dearborn Tan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Dearborn Tan

#CEA789

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B2AF80

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Dearborn Tan

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Peanut Shell

Complement

On Cloud Nine

Dearborn Tan Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Evening Grove

Pop

Topaz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bottle of Bordaux

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Newport Green

Pop

Clearest Ocean Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Dearborn Tan.

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Mesa Peach

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Guesthouse

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Barley Grass

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Boardwalk

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Maple Granola

PPG · 16-25

#E8CBB4

Coral Canyon

Vista Paint · 7991

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Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

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Cool December

Dunn-Edwards · DEW383

#FDFBF8

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Dearborn Tan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Dearborn Tan have?
Dearborn Tan by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Dearborn Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dearborn Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dearborn Tan are Cowhide by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Cowhide by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Autumn Air by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dearborn 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 Dearborn Tan?
Dearborn Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.6, 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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