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Gladstone Tan

26%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Gladstone Tan 1106 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AD8356, LRV 26 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cool Copper from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gladstone Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#AD8356
RGB173, 131, 86
LRV25.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Gladstone Tan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gladstone 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 MooreGladstone Tan
Nearly identical
PPGCool Copper

Cool Copper

PPG

Nearly identical

Toned Honey

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

African Desert

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Gold Plated

Behr

Nearly identical

Chamois

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Dark Sepia

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Safari Sun

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Leather Satchel

Valspar

Very similar

Fall Leaf

Kilz

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Marmelo

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gladstone Tan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gladstone Tan

#AD8356

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAE84

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gladstone Tan

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Vintage Brass

Complement

Peacock Blue

Gladstone Tan Room Palettes

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

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Topaz

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

North Shore Green

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gladstone Tan.

Dark Mustard

Benjamin Moore · 2161-30

#AC7F52

Gingersnaps

Benjamin Moore · 1063

#AB865C

Glazed Pear

Benjamin Moore · 1092

#AA7C55

Deep Ochre

Benjamin Moore · 1048

#A8895C

Cappuccino Muffin

Benjamin Moore · 1155

#A97958

Seville Tan

Benjamin Moore · 251

#A68C55

More brown colors from other brands

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

Smokey Topaz

Sherwin-Williams · 6117

#A57955

Amazon Mist

Hirshfield's · 0136

#7F6054

Chasm

Hirshfield's · 0172

#876044

Grecian Olive

Valspar · 3008-7A

#A38759

Hot Chocolate

Behr · PPH-62

#765841

Sugar Maple

PPG · 1090-7

#9C7647

Gladstone Tan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gladstone Tan have?
Gladstone Tan by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Gladstone Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gladstone Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gladstone Tan are Cool Copper by PPG (a near-identical match), Toned Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), African Desert by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gladstone 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 Gladstone Tan?
Gladstone Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 25.8, 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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