Tamarind AF-120 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #746147, LRV 13 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spiced Latte from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #746147 · AF-120
Tamarind
13%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tamarind Technical Profile
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Tamarind in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tamarind in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreTamarind
Nearly identical
BehrSpiced Latte
Spiced Latte
Behr
Nearly identical
Midnight Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Olive Wood
PPG
Nearly identical
Wild Woods
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Timber Beam
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hickory Nut
Vista Paint
Very similar
Queen Lioness
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Leather Saddle
Kilz
Very similar
Twilight Jungle
Valspar
Very similar
Pearl Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Cardamom
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tamarind
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tamarind
#746147
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8B8F5F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tamarind
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tamarind 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 Tamarind.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tamarind — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tamarind have?
Tamarind by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Tamarind in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tamarind from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tamarind are Spiced Latte by Behr (a near-identical match), Midnight Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Olive Wood by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tamarind'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 Tamarind?
Tamarind has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.7, 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 Tamarind's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.