Sepia Tan 1116 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DBBE99, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Glow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #DBBE99 · 1116
Sepia Tan
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sepia Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#DBBE99
RGB219, 190, 153
Estimated LRV51.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#DCBD92
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Colors That Work With Sepia Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sepia Tan
#DBBE99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B67C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sepia Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sepia 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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Sepia Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sepia Tan have?
Sepia Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Sepia Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sepia Tan are Honey Glow by Vista Paint (a close digital match), More Cowbell by Valspar (a close digital match), Sandstone Cliff by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sepia 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 Sepia Tan?
Sepia Tan has a estimated lightness value of 51.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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