Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan / 955 / Berber White / HC-81

What are Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan undertones?

The undertone of Manchester Tan can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan HC-81 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 43° thisBeigerefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HC-81 Manchester Tan HSL code: 43, 30%, 80%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• Warm greige shades combine the warmth of beige with the modernity of grey, offering a versatile and inviting backdrop for living rooms, dining areas, and bedrooms.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Manchester 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:

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

4000K

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

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

HC-81
Manchester Tan

• AF-80
  Jute

  

• OC-13
  Soft Chamois

  

• AF-65
  Fossil

  

• AF-55
  Sonnet

  

• AF-10
  Gardenia

  

Darker shades

HC-81
Manchester Tan

• HC-90
  Crown Point Sand

  

• AF-95
  Hush

  

• HC-23
  Yorkshire Tan

  

• 234
  Crisp Khaki

  

• 241
  Jonesboro Cream

  

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 Manchester Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Benjamin Moore Feather Gray and Bachelor Blue.

HC-81
Manchester Tan

• 2127-60
  Feather Gray

  

• 1629
  Bachelor Blue

  

• 1622
  Mineral Alloy

  

• AF-570
  Coastline

  

• 1628
  Comet

  

• CSP-600
  Andes Summit

  

• 2128-30
  Evening Dove

  

LRV of Manchester Tan

Manchester Tan has an LRV of 63.24% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#DBD2BC
RGB Decimal	219, 210, 188
RGB Percent	85.88%, 82.35%, 73.73%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 14.16% Value: 85.88%
HSL	hsl(43, 30, 80)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 4.11 Yellow: 14.16 Key: 14.12
YIQ	Y: 210.183 I: 12.433 Q: -4.943
XYZ	X: 61.336 Y: 64.785 Z: 56.837
CIE Lab	L:84.373 a:-0.564 b:12.022
CIE Luv	L:84.373 u:6.578 v:17.647
Decimal	14406332
Hunter Lab	80.489, -4.832, 14.475