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San Carlos Tan
43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
San Carlos Tan Technical Profile
What color is San Carlos Tan? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D0A78E. Colors similar to San Carlos Tan include Vista Paint Beauty and the Beach, Vista Paint Rundlet Peach, Hirshfield's Rundlet Peach. San Carlos Tan has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 43 gives San Carlos Tan depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to San Carlos Tan
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With San Carlos Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
San Carlos Tan
#D0A78E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2AC80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for San Carlos Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
San Carlos 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 San Carlos 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.
San Carlos Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does San Carlos Tan have?
San Carlos Tan by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match San Carlos Tan from other brands?
The closest matches are Beauty and the Beach by Vista Paint (#D1A992), Rundlet Peach by Vista Paint (#CFAA92), Rundlet Peach by Hirshfield's (#D3AA94). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of San Carlos Tan?
San Carlos Tan has an LRV of 43.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why San Carlos Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.