Shakespeare Tan 228 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CBB98D, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dill Seed from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBB98D · 228
Shakespeare Tan
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Shakespeare Tan Technical Profile
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Shakespeare Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Shakespeare 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 MooreShakespeare Tan
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyDill Seed
Dill Seed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Canvas Satchel
PPG
Nearly identical
Palmetto Bluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Desert Camel
Behr
Nearly identical
Bakelite Yellow
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wheat Grass
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dining Room Gold
Valspar
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Palmetto Bluff
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Leaf .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Shakespeare Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Shakespeare Tan
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6B082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Shakespeare Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare 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.
Shakespeare Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Shakespeare Tan have?
Shakespeare Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Shakespeare Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Shakespeare Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Shakespeare Tan are Dill Seed by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Canvas Satchel by PPG (a near-identical match), Palmetto Bluff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Shakespeare 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 Shakespeare Tan?
Shakespeare Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.3, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Shakespeare Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.