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Benjamin Moore Palace Tan

CW-35 · #9E9173 · LRV 28.8

Compare with other brands: PPG Mossy Gold is a 98% match

Palace Tan (CW-35) is a dark yellow from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 28.8 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Mossy Gold (98% match).

Compare Palace Tan with other brands

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LRV

28.8 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

CW-35

HEX

#9E9173

RGB

158, 145, 115

HSL

42°, 18%, 54%

Family

Yellows

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Palace Tan FAQ

What undertone does Palace Tan have?

Palace Tan has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark yellow. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Palace Tan?

Palace Tan has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 28.8 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.

What is the closest match to Palace Tan in other brands?

PPG: Mossy Gold (PPG11-17), 98%; Glidden: Mossy Gold (PPG11-17), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Basket Weaving (DEBN58), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Barro Verde (SW 9123), 96%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Barro Verde (HGSW9123), 96%; Behr: Grassy Savannah (N340-5), 93%; Valspar: Mountain Hideaway (M225), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Mouse's Back (No. 40), 87%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Palace Tan?

The HEX code of Palace Tan (CW-35) is #9E9173, RGB 158, 145, 115. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.