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Wilmington Tan

46%LRV Value
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Wilmington Tan HC-34 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CDB185, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Perfect Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Wilmington Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#CDB185
RGB205, 177, 133
LRV46.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Wilmington Tan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Wilmington Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreWilmington Tan
Nearly identical
BehrPerfect Tan

Perfect Tan

Behr

Nearly identical

Oak Harbor

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Cookie Crumb

PPG

Nearly identical

Dubloon

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Prairie Sand

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Safari

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Maize

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Young At Heart

Valspar

Nearly identical

Pale Ale

Kilz

Very similar

Stone .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Beige

RAL

Visible difference

Cord

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Wilmington Tan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Wilmington Tan

#CDB185

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADB37F

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Wilmington Tan

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Dromedary Camel

Complement

Blueberry Buckle

Wilmington Tan Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Sage

Pop

Buttered Yam

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Balsam

Pop

Waterdrop

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Newport Green

Pop

Athens Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Benjamin Moore Colors

Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Wilmington Tan.

Twilight Gold

Benjamin Moore · 1069

#CAAD87

Barley Grass

Benjamin Moore · 271

#C9B281

Toffee Cream

Benjamin Moore · 1138

#D3AC89

Sombrero

Benjamin Moore · 249

#CFBA86

Boardwalk

Benjamin Moore · 1102

#D6B488

Westwood Tan

Benjamin Moore · 256

#CAB47B

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Maple Granola

PPG · 16-25

#E8CBB4

Coral Canyon

Vista Paint · 7991

#FFAA76

Cameo White

Valspar · 7002-21

#F0E3CD

Amber Moon

Vista Paint · 7985

#FFD8AB

Cool December

Dunn-Edwards · DEW383

#FDFBF8

Sassy Yellow

Hirshfield's · 0933

#F0C374

Wilmington Tan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Wilmington Tan have?
Wilmington Tan by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wilmington Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wilmington Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wilmington Tan are Perfect Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Oak Harbor by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cookie Crumb by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wilmington Tan'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 Wilmington Tan?
Wilmington Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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