Palace Tan CW-35 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9E9173, LRV 29 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Basket Weaving from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9E9173 · CW-35
Palace Tan
29%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Palace Tan Technical Profile
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Palace Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Palace 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 MoorePalace Tan
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBasket Weaving
Basket Weaving
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Caraway
Behr
Nearly identical
Saddle Soap
PPG
Nearly identical
Whipcord
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Britches
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rattan Palm
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Caraway Shield
Valspar
Nearly identical
Bronze Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Winter Grass
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Yellow Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Palace Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Palace Tan
#9E9173
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 Palace Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Palace 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 Palace 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.
Palace Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Palace Tan have?
Palace Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Palace Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Palace Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Palace Tan are Basket Weaving by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Caraway by Behr (a near-identical match), Saddle Soap by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Palace 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 Palace Tan?
Palace Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 28.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Palace Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.