Tawny Rose 2173-20 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #8E4F3B, estimated LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Remaining Embers from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #8E4F3B · 2173-20
Tawny Rose
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tawny Rose Technical Profile
HEX Code#8E4F3B
RGB142, 79, 59
Estimated LRV11.7
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyred
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Tawny Rose
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Rose
#8E4F3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D8D5F
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Rose
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny Rose 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
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Tawny Rose — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Rose have?
Tawny Rose 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 Rose from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Rose are Remaining Embers by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Remaining Embers by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Burled Redwood by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tawny Rose'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 Rose?
Tawny Rose has a estimated lightness value of 11.7, 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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