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Ref. #A08074 · 2097-40

Santa Fe Tan

24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Santa Fe Tan 2097-40 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A08074, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clay Dusk from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Santa Fe Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#A08074
RGB160, 128, 116
LRV24.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Santa Fe Tan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Santa Fe 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 MooreSanta Fe Tan
Nearly identical
ValsparClay Dusk

Clay Dusk

Valspar

Nearly identical

Tattered Teddy

PPG

Very similar

Hickory Branch

Behr

Very similar

Hushed Auburn

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Emerging Leaf

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Pale Palamino

Vista Paint

Very similar

Wood Lake

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Spiced Cocoa

Kilz

Very similar

Mystic Mauve

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Sulking Room Pink

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Beige Red

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Santa Fe Tan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Santa Fe Tan

#A08074

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA485

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Santa Fe 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 Farmhouse

Complement

Breezy Indigo

Santa Fe Tan Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Moonshine

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

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Red

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Napa Vineyards

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Intense White

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

This Color

Pop

Lake Tahoe

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

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Appalachian Spring

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Almond Beige

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Firewood

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Taupetone

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#987E6D

Beigewood

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#978878

More brown colors from other brands

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

Key Keeper

Hirshfield's · 0290

#A48A62

Toasted Sesame

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Cocoa Pecan

PPG · 1084-6

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Burnt Toffee

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#A57551

Favorite Fudge

PPG · 1099-7

#877252

Tattle Tan

PPG · 1093-7

#A48454

Santa Fe Tan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Santa Fe Tan have?
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Santa Fe Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Santa Fe Tan are Clay Dusk by Valspar (a near-identical match), Antique Farmhouse by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tattered Teddy by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe Tan?
Santa Fe Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.

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