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.
Ref. #A08074 · 2097-40
Santa Fe Tan
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Santa Fe Tan Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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.
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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Santa Fe Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.