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Benjamin Moore Chowning's Tan
CW-195 · #A88769 · LRV ~26.7
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Coffee With Cream (~98% proximity)Chowning's Tan (CW-195) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 26.7 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Coffee With Cream (~98% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
26.7 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
CW-195
HEX
#A88769
RGB
168, 135, 105
HSL
29°, 27%, 54%
Family
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Chowning's Tan FAQ
What is the LRV of Chowning's Tan?
Chowning's Tan has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 26.7 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Chowning's Tan in other brands?
PPG: Coffee With Cream (PPG1086-6), ~98% proximity; Glidden: Confidence (PPG1078-5), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Crumbling Cork (8003-19E), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Yearling (SW 7725), ~96% proximity; Behr: Nutshell (S220-5), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mudslide (HGSW9113), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Apple Cinnamon (DEBN46), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), ~78% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Chowning's Tan?
The HEX code of Chowning's Tan (CW-195) is #A88769, RGB 168, 135, 105. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.