Manchester Tan → Sherwin Williams
The closest Sherwin Williams matches for Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan (HC-81), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Sherwin Williams Equivalent for Manchester Tan
If you love Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan but need a Sherwin Williams alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers Sherwin Williams, your local store does not carry Benjamin Moore, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Manchester Tan (HC-81) is a light beige with warm yellow-beige undertones. A warm, golden beige with yellow undertones. Richer and more distinctly beige than Revere Pewter. Cozy and traditional. To find a good Sherwin Williams match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 63.79) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Manchester Tan and every Sherwin Williams color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest Sherwin Williams option is Accessible Beige (SW 7036) with a Delta E of 4.9, which is a "good match" level match. Accessible Beige is less yellow and more green-gray. Manchester Tan is warmer and more golden. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
Sherwin Williams Matches for Manchester Tan
Accessible Beige is less yellow and more green-gray. Manchester Tan is warmer and more golden.
| Manchester Tan | Accessible Beige | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 63.79 | 58 |
| Hex | #D8CDB7 | #D1C7B8 |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow-Beige | Warm Green-Beige |
| Family | Beige | Beige |
Undertone Comparison
Manchester Tan has warm yellow-beige undertones. A warm, golden beige with yellow undertones. Richer and more distinctly beige than Revere Pewter. Cozy and traditional.
Accessible Beige has warm green-beige undertones. A warm beige with subtle green-gray undertones. Reads as a sophisticated neutral that avoids looking pink or yellow.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Manchester Tan's warm yellow-beige quality may read differently than Accessible Beige's warm green-beige character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Manchester Tan in Your Room
The yellow warmth is consistent across lighting. In south-facing rooms, it reads as a warm golden tan. In north light, it stays warm but slightly more muted.
Accessible Beige in Your Room
The green undertone is most visible in north-facing or cool-lit rooms. In warm light, it reads as a pleasant, sandy beige. Very forgiving across different conditions.
LRV and Brightness
Manchester Tan has an LRV of 63.79, while Accessible Beige has an LRV of 58. That means Manchester Tan reflects noticeably more light. In the same room, Manchester Tan will make the space feel brighter and more open than Accessible Beige. If you are switching to the Sherwin Williams option, expect the room to feel slightly more intimate and cozy.
Best Rooms for Manchester Tan
Benjamin Moore recommends Manchester Tan for: living room, dining room, hallway, bedroom, study. With an LRV of 63.79, this is a light color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Accessible Beige is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, dining room. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
Manchester Tan in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Sherwin Williams match for Manchester Tan (HC-81) is Accessible Beige (SW 7036) with a Delta E of 4.9, which rates as a "good match" match. Accessible Beige is less yellow and more green-gray. Manchester Tan is warmer and more golden. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Manchester Tan is a Benjamin Moore color with warm yellow-beige undertones and an LRV of 63.79. Accessible Beige is a Sherwin Williams color with warm green-beige undertones and an LRV of 58. With a Delta E of 4.9, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 4.9, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Sherwin Williams equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Sherwin Williams. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Sherwin Williams work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.