Benjamin Moore Quincy Tan HC-25
| Official page: | Quincy Tan HC-25 |
| Code: | HC-25 |
| Name: | Quincy Tan |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Quincy Tan?
Benjamin Moore HC-25 Quincy Tan adds a warm and inviting touch to any space with its subtle undertones of beige and taupe. This versatile color pairs beautifully with crisp whites, such as Benjamin Moore OC-117 Simply White, creating a classic and timeless look. For a more modern feel, combine Quincy Tan with soft greys like Benjamin Moore HC-173 Edgecomb Gray or deep blues like Benjamin Moore HC-154 Hale Navy. Whether used on walls, furniture, or accents, Quincy Tan brings a sense of sophistication and elegance to any room. Transform your space with this sophisticated hue that complements a variety of color palettes.
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What are Benjamin Moore Quincy Tan undertones?
Quincy 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:
#BFAE8C
RGB code:
191, 174, 140
Is Benjamin Moore Quincy Tan HC-25 cool or warm?
With a hue of 40°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.
HC-25 Quincy Tan HSL code: 40, 28%, 65%
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 Quincy 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 sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
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:


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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Quincy 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-25
Quincy Tan
Darker shades
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 Quincy Tan with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 220, such as Benjamin Moore Normandy and Feather Gray.
LRV of Quincy Tan
Quincy Tan has an LRV of 42.53% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
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 42.53%, 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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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #BFAE8C | |
| RGB Decimal | 191, 174, 140 | |
| RGB Percent | 74.90%, 68.24%, 54.90% | |
| HSV | Hue: 40° Saturation: 26.7% Value: 74.9% | |
| HSL | hsl(40, 28, 65) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.9 Yellow: 26.7 Key: 25.1 | |
| YIQ | Y: 175.207 I: 21.056 Q: -6.985 | |
| XYZ | X: 41.355 Y: 43.243 Z: 30.972 | |
| CIE Lab | L:71.72 a:0.778 b:19.708 | |
| CIE Luv | L:71.72 u:12.539 v:26.817 | |
| Decimal | 12562060 | |
| Hunter Lab | 65.759, -2.822, 18.107 |
