Ref. #E6B7C0 · 1270
Tara
55%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Tara Technical Profile
What color is Tara? It's a medium warm red with the hex code #E6B7C0. Colors similar to Tara include Valspar Sweety Pie, Hirshfield's Acadia Bloom, Vista Paint Acadia Bloom. Tara has a warm (pink) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 55, Tara sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with creamy off-whites like Alabaster for trim, walnut or cherry hardwoods, and brass hardware — the warmth keeps reds from feeling clinical. Deep forest green or navy work as bold accent walls. Reds intensify under 2700K-3000K warm bulbs, deepening into wine territory. Under 4000K+ cool LEDs they can read pinker or slightly washed — sample under your actual room lighting before committing.
Colors Similar to Tara
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tara
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tara
#E6B7C0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B78E7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tara
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tara 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 Tara.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tara — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tara have?
Tara by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) undertone and belongs to the red color family.
What colors match Tara from other brands?
The closest matches are Sweety Pie by Valspar (#E7B8C1), Acadia Bloom by Hirshfield's (#E5B7BE), Acadia Bloom by Vista Paint (#E3B7BD). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Tara?
Tara has an LRV of 54.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Tara's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.