Shakespeare Tan
228 · Benjamin Moore
BeigeView Shakespeare Tan 228 on the Benjamin Moore site ↗Hex
#CAB88C
LRV
47
Family
Beige
228
Color profile
Light value
47 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Beige
“Dappled with golden undertones, this deep hue evokes the early days of fall.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 47 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Shakespeare TanSimilar colors
Tap any color to compareShakespeare Tan vs Shelburne Buff
47LRV47
#CAB88CHex#CBB58D
BeigeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shakespeare Tan vs Sombrero
47LRV48
#CAB88CHex#CEB985
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shakespeare Tan vs Barley Grass
47LRV44
#CAB88CHex#C8B180
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Shakespeare Tan vs Splendor
47LRV50
#CAB88CHex#CDBD95
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareShakespeare Tan vs Canvas Satchel
47LRV47
#CAB88CHex#CCB88D
BeigeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Canvas Satchel is near-identical compared with Shakespeare Tan.
Shakespeare Tan vs Cache of Camel
47LRV50
#CAB88CHex#CFB98B
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cache of Camel is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Shakespeare Tan.
Shakespeare Tan vs Appalachian Trail
47LRV48
#CAB88CHex#CFB989
BeigeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Appalachian Trail is very close match · warmer compared with Shakespeare Tan.
Shakespeare Tan vs Dry Leaf
47LRV51
#CAB88CHex#CFBC8B
BeigeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dry Leaf is very close match · 4 points lighter · warmer compared with Shakespeare Tan.
Shakespeare Tan vs Wheat Grass
47LRV48
#CAB88CHex#CBB584
BeigeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Wheat Grass is very close match · warmer compared with Shakespeare Tan.
Shakespeare Tan vs Morning Tea
47LRV51
#CAB88CHex#CABD94
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Morning Tea is very close match · 4 points lighter · cooler compared with Shakespeare Tan.
Shakespeare Tan vs Stone Guardians
47LRV50
#CAB88CHex#CABA97
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Stone Guardians is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Shakespeare Tan.
Shakespeare Tan vs Hayloft
47LRV50
#CAB88CHex#CDBA96
BeigeFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hayloft is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Shakespeare Tan.
Shakespeare Tan vs Hay
47LRV56
#CAB88CHex#D9C497
BeigeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hay is close match · 9 points lighter compared with Shakespeare Tan.
Shakespeare Tan vs Cat's Paw
47LRV44
#CAB88CHex#C4AE89
BeigeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cat's Paw is close match · 4 points darker · cooler compared with Shakespeare Tan.
The full strip
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Shakespeare Tan, answered
What is the LRV of Shakespeare Tan?
Shakespeare Tan (228) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 47, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Shakespeare Tan a warm or cool color?
Shakespeare Tan has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
What is the closest match to Shakespeare Tan from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Shakespeare Tan is Canvas Satchel (PPG12-20) by PPG, near-identical.
Benjamin Moore · 228
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