Sherwood Tan 1054 is a beige paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B9A284, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Honey Gold from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B9A284 · 1054
Sherwood Tan
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sherwood Tan Technical Profile
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Sherwood Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sherwood 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 MooreSherwood Tan
Nearly identical
PPGSoft Honey Gold
Soft Honey Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Gobi Tan
Behr
Nearly identical
Au Lait Ole
Valspar
Nearly identical
Quinoa Bowl
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Latte
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Southwood Lane
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Highlight
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bernard Beach
Vista Paint
Very similar
Iced Mocha
Kilz
Very similar
Light Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sherwood Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sherwood Tan
#B9A284
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sherwood Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sherwood 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 Sherwood Tan.
More beige colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sherwood Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sherwood Tan have?
Sherwood Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Sherwood Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sherwood Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sherwood Tan are Soft Honey Gold by PPG (a near-identical match), Gobi Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Au Lait Ole by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sherwood 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 Sherwood Tan?
Sherwood Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sherwood Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.