Tawny 2161-20 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #A07348, LRV 20 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aged Whisky from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A07348 · 2161-20
Tawny
20%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tawny Technical Profile
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Tawny in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tawny in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreTawny
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAged Whisky
Aged Whisky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
English Bartlett
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Smokey Topaz
Behr
Nearly identical
English Bartlett
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Apple Butter
PPG
Very similar
Praline Cake
Valspar
Very similar
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chicken Coop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Bag
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tawny
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny
#A07348
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7A774
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny 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 Tawny.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tawny — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny have?
Tawny by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) 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 Tawny in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tawny from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny are Aged Whisky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), English Bartlett by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Smokey Topaz by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tawny'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 Tawny?
Tawny has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 20.2, 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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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 Tawny's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.