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Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan HC-81

Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan is a warm sandy beige paint color with a golden undertone and a slight green flash. Is it right for your space? Keep reading to find out.


There's a reason why this popular shade has been well loved over the years. If you're looking for a versatile paint color and have a more traditional aesthetic, you can't go wrong with Manchester Tan. It's neutral but doesn't feel dated, deep enough to stand up in large well lit rooms without feeling washed out but won't feel heavy in small spaces. Perfect for warming up north facing rooms with it's soft golden glow, it works equally well any room in your home.

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Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan HC-81

Manchester Tan works well paired with other earth tones - think rich browns, earthy greens and warm terra cotta - but also with cooler tones of blue and navy - perfect for coastal interiors.  It will also complement most wood flooring tones from light woods like oak and maple to darker ones like mahogany and cherry. For stone, Manchester Tan coordinates wells with travertine, terra cotta or marble. Fixtures, lighting and accents in warm metals, like antique gold or brass add visual interest.


For woodwork, doors or trim choose a soft creamy like Benjamin Moore Simply White.


With an LRV (Light Reflective Value) of just under 64, Manchester Tan is still considered a light paint color but it's dark enough to stand up well in large well lit rooms, helping them feel warm and intimate.


Think beige has to equal boring? Here is Manchester Tan in a simple but stunning dining room paired with other sandy tones for a calm low contrast space.


Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan Dining Room
Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan Dining Room

Incredibly versatile, Manchester Tan is a great background paint color for coastal decor, like in this Cape Cod kitchen from Home Bunch.


Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan in a coastal kitchen
Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan in a coastal Cape Cod kitchen

Because it has great depth, Manchester Tan is a great choice for large well lit rooms with tall ceilings like this one from KL Interiors. It helps them feel more intimate.


Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan in large living room
Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan in large living room

How would I stye Manchester Tan for a soft and cozy living room? CLICK HERE to download a FREE copy of my design board with easy to shop links for curated furniture and home decor.


Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan Living Room Design Board

Want to see if Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan will work in your space? Try a sample! Remember that lighting has a huge effect on how we see color. You can purchase a tester pot and paint the wall or order a peel-and-stick sample of Manchester Tan from Samplize. They are made with two coats of real paint making them100% accurate representation of the final color on your walls. Each easy-to-peel paint sample can be repositioned multiple times to different locations on your wall to compare how it may look in different lighting or to other colors.

Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan Sample


Looking for an easy and FREE way to put together a stylish space. Don't forget to check out my mood boards. Each board has a Benjamin Moore paint color palette, plus links to complimentary furniture and accessories from your favorite brands. New mood boards are added weekly so don't forget to bookmark and visit often.


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