Dearborn Tan 1153 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CEA789, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #CEA789 · 1153
Dearborn Tan
43%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Dearborn Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#CEA789
RGB206, 167, 137
Estimated LRV42.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Dearborn Tan
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dearborn Tan
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Dearborn Tan Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dearborn Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dearborn Tan are Cowhide by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Cowhide by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Autumn Air by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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