Benjamin Moore Hillcrest Tan 1078

Official page:Hillcrest Tan 1078
Code:1078
Name:Hillcrest Tan
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Hillcrest Tan?

Benjamin Moore 1078 Hillcrest Tan exudes warmth and sophistication with its earthy tones. This timeless color pairs beautifully with deep greens, rich blues, and warm neutrals. Combining 1078 Hillcrest Tan with accents in Benjamin Moore 2117-40 Silhouette and Benjamin Moore HC-185 Newburyport Blue creates a harmonious and inviting atmosphere. Bring elegance to any space by incorporating furnishings and decor in complementary shades that enhance the inherent beauty of Benjamin Moore1078 Hillcrest Tan.

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What are Benjamin Moore Hillcrest Tan undertones?

Hillcrest Tan has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#A08461

RGB code:

160, 132, 97

Is Benjamin Moore Hillcrest Tan 1078 cool or warm?

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Color wheel

With a hue of 33°, this brown reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

1078 Hillcrest Tan HSL code: 33, 25%, 50%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Hillcrest Tan

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlightVisible temp.HueDuration
NorthCoolBluishAll day
EastWarmYellowBefore noon
WestWarmOrange‑redAfter noon
SouthWarmOrange‑yellowAll day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this brown shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Hillcrest Tan:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Hillcrest Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue and Nocturnal Gray.

LRV of Hillcrest Tan

Hillcrest Tan has an LRV of 24.96% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of lightWhy LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 24.96%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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HEX#A08461Copy color code
RGB Decimal160, 132, 97Copy color code
RGB Percent62.75%, 51.76%, 38.04%Copy color code
HSVHue: 33° Saturation: 39.38% Value: 62.75%Copy color code
HSLhsl(33, 25, 50)Copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.5 Yellow: 39.38 Key: 37.25Copy color code
YIQY: 136.382 I: 27.932 Q: -4.969Copy color code
XYZX: 24.907 Y: 24.84 Z: 14.789Copy color code
CIE LabL:56.92 a:5.651 b:22.917Copy color code
CIE LuvL:56.92 u:20.439 v:27.824Copy color code
Decimal10519649Copy color code
Hunter Lab49.84, 1.982, 17.295Copy color code
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