Santa Fe Tan 2097-40 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A08074, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #A08074 · 2097-40
Santa Fe Tan
24%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Santa Fe Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#A08074
RGB160, 128, 116
Estimated LRV24.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Santa Fe Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Santa Fe Tan
#A08074
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA485
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Santa Fe Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Santa Fe Tan Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Santa Fe Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Santa Fe Tan are Clay Dusk by Valspar (a close digital match), Antique Farmhouse by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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