Harbor Highlands Tan 1139 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BB8E66, 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.
Ref. #BB8E66 · 1139
Harbor Highlands Tan
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Harbor Highlands Tan Technical Profile
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Harbor Highlands Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Harbor Highlands 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 MooreHarbor Highlands Tan
Nearly identical
PPGTropical Tan
Tropical Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Tatami Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweetened Tea
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grizzly
Valspar
Nearly identical
Burnished Caramel
Behr
Nearly identical
Mission Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Safari Sun
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Safari Sun
Vista Paint
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Harbor Highlands Tan
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Harbor Highlands Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Harbor Highlands 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 Harbor Highlands Tan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Harbor Highlands Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Harbor Highlands Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Harbor Highlands Tan are Tropical Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Tatami Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Sweetened Tea by Dutch Boy (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Harbor Highlands Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.