Manchester Tan HC-81 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DCD3BD, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gunnysack from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DCD3BD · HC-81
Manchester Tan
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
More about Manchester Tan
Manchester Tan is the classic warm tan — a soft, light beige at LRV 63 with a gentle greige balance that keeps it from going yellow. It's the timeless “warm neutral” for traditional homes, the tan equivalent of a safe, can't-go-wrong greige.
Its warmth makes it forgiving in cooler rooms, though in strong warm light it can edge toward gold. It pairs with both warm and cool whites and most wood tones. Its near-identical Sherwin-Williams match is Warm Oats, with Behr Natural Almond close behind.
Manchester Tan Technical Profile
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Manchester Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Manchester 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 MooreManchester Tan
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsGunnysack
Gunnysack
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Dried Grass
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Dried Grass
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Milestone
Valspar
Nearly identical
Warm Oats
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Elemental White
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Off-White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Autumn Haze
PPG
Nearly identical
Natural Almond
Behr
Nearly identical
Pale Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Manchester Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Manchester Tan
#DCD3BD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Manchester Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Manchester 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 Manchester Tan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Manchester Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Manchester Tan have?
Manchester Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Manchester Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Manchester Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Manchester Tan are Gunnysack by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Dried Grass by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Dried Grass by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Manchester 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 Manchester Tan?
Manchester Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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