Chowning's Tan
CW-195 · Benjamin Moore
BeigeView Chowning's Tan CW-195 on the Benjamin Moore site ↗Hex
#A78668
LRV
27
Family
Beige
CW-195
Color profile
Light value
27 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Beige Also reads brown
“Created by blending 18th century white and yellow ochre pigments, this rich tan complements period furnishings and fixtures.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 27 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Chowning's TanThis colorChowning's TanBenjamin Moore · CW-195
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Tap any color to compareChowning's Tan vs Crumbling Cork
27LRV25
#A78668Hex#A38365
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Crumbling Cork is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Chowning's Tan.
Chowning's Tan vs New Chestnut
27LRV25
#A78668Hex#A28367
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
New Chestnut is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Chowning's Tan.
Chowning's Tan vs Confidence
27LRV27
#A78668Hex#A98A6B
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Confidence is very close match compared with Chowning's Tan.
Chowning's Tan vs Yearling
27LRV28
#A78668Hex#AD896A
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yearling is very close match compared with Chowning's Tan.
Chowning's Tan vs Almond Roca
27LRV25
#A78668Hex#A78361
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Almond Roca is very close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Chowning's Tan.
Chowning's Tan vs Elegant Earth
27LRV24
#A78668Hex#A38163
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Elegant Earth is very close match · 2 points darker compared with Chowning's Tan.
Chowning's Tan vs Nutshell
27LRV26
#A78668Hex#A9856B
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Nutshell is very close match · leans redder compared with Chowning's Tan.
Chowning's Tan vs Bronco Brown
27LRV25
#A78668Hex#AE8661
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bronco Brown is close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Chowning's Tan.
Chowning's Tan vs Tack Room Door No.G6
27LRV24
#A78668Hex#9D8067
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tack Room Door No.G6 is close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Chowning's Tan.
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Chowning's Tan, answered
What is the LRV of Chowning's Tan?
Chowning's Tan (CW-195) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 27, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Chowning's Tan a warm or cool color?
Chowning's Tan has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
What is the closest match to Chowning's Tan from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Chowning's Tan is Crumbling Cork (8003-19E) by Valspar, very close match · 2 points darker.
Benjamin Moore · CW-195
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