Tawny Port 1281 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #915556, estimated LRV 13 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carpe Diem from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #915556 · 1281
Tawny Port
13%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tawny Port Technical Profile
HEX Code#915556
RGB145, 85, 86
Estimated LRV13.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Tawny Port
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Port
#915556
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A38C76
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Port
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny Port Room Palettes
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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
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Tawny Port — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Port have?
Tawny Port by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tawny Port from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Port are Carpe Diem by Behr (a close digital match), Muted Red by Valspar (a close digital match), Barn Door by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tawny Port'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 Port?
Tawny Port has a estimated lightness value of 13.2, 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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