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.
Ref. #CEA789 · 1153
Dearborn Tan
43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dearborn Tan Technical Profile
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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
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.
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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
Dearborn 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 Dearborn 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.
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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dearborn Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.