Harbor Highlands Tan 1139 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BB8E66, estimated LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Tan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #BB8E66 · 1139
Harbor Highlands Tan
31%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Harbor Highlands Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#BB8E66
RGB187, 142, 102
Estimated LRV30.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Harbor Highlands Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Harbor Highlands Tan
#BB8E66
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1AF81
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Harbor Highlands Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Harbor Highlands 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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Harbor Highlands Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Harbor Highlands Tan have?
Harbor Highlands Tan by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Harbor Highlands Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Harbor Highlands Tan are Tropical Tan by PPG (a close digital match), Tatami Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Sweetened Tea by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Harbor Highlands 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 Harbor Highlands Tan?
Harbor Highlands Tan has a estimated lightness value of 30.9, 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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