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Ref. #AB8A6B · HC-46

Jackson Tan

28%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Jackson Tan HC-46 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #AB8A6B, LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Rum from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Jackson Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#AB8A6B
RGB171, 138, 107
LRV27.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Jackson Tan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Jackson 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 MooreJackson Tan
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sSpiced Rum

Spiced Rum

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Confidence

PPG

Nearly identical

Yearling

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Poncho

Behr

Nearly identical

Spiced Rum

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Mesa Tan

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Caramelized

Kilz

Very similar

Café Miel

Valspar

Very similar

Oaken Shield

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Mouse's Back

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Jackson Tan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Jackson Tan

#AB8A6B

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Jackson Tan

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Antique Chest

Complement

Blue Jay Blue

Jackson 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

Firenze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Paradise Valley

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Electric Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Algonquin Trail

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Nugget

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Pirate's Chest

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Gingersnaps

Benjamin Moore · 1063

#AB865C

Almond Beige

Benjamin Moore · 2101-40

#A68076

Firewood

Benjamin Moore · 1027

#9D816E

More brown colors from other brands

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

Light Autumn Brown

PPG · 90YR 31/227

#B79274

Dark Clove

Sherwin-Williams · 9183

#4C3D31

Pyramid

Dunn-Edwards · DE6153

#9F7D4F

Entry Coat Rack

Dunn-Edwards · DEBN52

#8D7A5B

Silence is Golden

Hirshfield's · 0891

#C2A06D

Rookwood Brown

Sherwin-Williams · 2806

#7F614A

Jackson Tan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Jackson Tan have?
Jackson 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 Jackson Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Jackson Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Jackson Tan are Spiced Rum by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Confidence by PPG (a near-identical match), Yearling by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Jackson 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 Jackson Tan?
Jackson Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 27.9, 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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