Hillcrest Tan 1078 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A18562, estimated LRV 25 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toffee from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #A18562 · 1078
Hillcrest Tan
25%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Hillcrest Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#A18562
RGB161, 133, 98
Estimated LRV25.2
UndertoneNeutral
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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#A1845E
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Colors That Work With Hillcrest Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hillcrest Tan
#A18562
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hillcrest Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hillcrest 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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Hillcrest Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hillcrest Tan have?
Hillcrest Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Hillcrest Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hillcrest Tan are Toffee by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Ginger Root by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Ginger Root by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hillcrest 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 Hillcrest Tan?
Hillcrest Tan has a estimated lightness value of 25.2, 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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