San Carlos Tan 1207 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D0A78E, LRV 43 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Terra Tile from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D0A78E · 1207
San Carlos Tan
43%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
San Carlos Tan Technical Profile
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San Carlos Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to San Carlos 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 MooreSan Carlos Tan
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyTerra Tile
Terra Tile
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Beauty and the Beach
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Rundlet Peach
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sienna Buff
Behr
Nearly identical
Vienna Beige
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tan Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Half Moon Bay Blush
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sombrero Tan
PPG
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pinky Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample San Carlos Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match San Carlos Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to San Carlos Tan are Terra Tile by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Beauty and the Beach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Rundlet Peach by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting San Carlos 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 San Carlos Tan?
San Carlos Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.0, 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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Why San Carlos Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.