Manchester Tan
Benjamin Moore
HC-81
Manchester Tan is a light khaki-tan with a green undertone that keeps it sophisticated rather than yellow. It has long been a favorite whole-home neutral in traditional and colonial-style houses, pairing naturally with white wainscoting and trim. It reads lighter and greener than Shaker Beige, its warmer neighbor in the Historical Collection.
Some brands don't share official hex codes. The digital values shown here are careful approximations. Always confirm with a physical sample.
Close matches
Sherwin-Williams: Oyster Bar SW 7565 (#DBD0BB) · Rice Grain SW 6155 (#DBD0B9) · Wool Skein SW 6148 (#D9CFBA)
Farrow & Ball: Off-White No. 3 (#DBD4BF) · Joa's White No. 226 (#DBCFBB) · Light Sand No. CC2 (#E2D7C1)
Similar Benjamin Moore colors: Berber White 955 (#DBD2BC) · Dulce de Leche CSP-250 (#DFD3BD) · Jute AF-80 (#D9D2BE)
Common questions
What is the hex code for Manchester Tan?
The hex code for Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan HC-81 is #DBD2BC. In RGB that is 219, 210, 188. Use these values to reproduce Manchester Tan in SketchUp, Canva, Photoshop, Figma, or rendering software for client presentations and mood boards.
What is the Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Manchester Tan?
The closest Sherwin-Williams match for Manchester Tan is Oyster Bar SW 7565 (#DBD0BB). No cross-brand match is exact, because each brand mixes its own pigment formulas. Always confirm with a physical sample before specifying a substitute.
Is Manchester Tan warm or cool?
Manchester Tan is warm, but its green undertone cools the beige enough to keep it crisp. With an LRV of approximately 65, it is a light neutral that holds its color in bright rooms rather than washing to white. The green note surfaces most in natural daylight. It pairs beautifully with classic white trim and muted greens, and it avoids the pink flash that trips up many beiges.
Why does Manchester Tan look different on screen than on the wall?
Screens emit light while paint reflects it, so a hex code cannot capture how lighting, sheen, and surrounding colors shift paint in a real room. Treat #DBD2BC as accurate for digital design work, and use physical samples for final approval.
What LRV does Manchester Tan have?
Manchester Tan has a Light Reflectance Value of approximately 65, meaning it reflects about 65% of visible light. That places it among lighter colors that keep rooms feeling open and bright.
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