Manchester Tan → Valspar
The closest Valspar matches for Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan (HC-81), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Valspar Equivalent for Manchester Tan
If you love Benjamin Moore Manchester Tan but need a Valspar 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 Valspar, 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 Valspar 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 Valspar 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 good news: there is a strong Valspar match for Manchester Tan. Summerhouse Beige (VR085E) comes in with a Delta E of 2.2, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Summerhouse Beige is the closest Valspar option at LRV 65. Very close match.
Valspar Matches for Manchester Tan
Summerhouse Beige is the closest Valspar option at LRV 65. Very close match.
| Manchester Tan | Summerhouse Beige | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 63.79 | 65 |
| Hex | #D8CDB7 | #D7D0C2 |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow-Beige | Warm Summer 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.
Summerhouse Beige has warm summer beige undertones. A warm, light beige with a breezy, summery quality. Lighter than Rattan, warmer than Filtered Shade. Like the warm wood of a beachside summerhouse.
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 Summerhouse Beige's warm summer 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.
Summerhouse Beige in Your Room
Warm and breezy. In bright rooms, light and inviting. In dim rooms, gentle warmth.
LRV and Brightness
Manchester Tan has an LRV of 63.79, while Summerhouse Beige has an LRV of 65. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
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.
Summerhouse Beige is recommended for: whole house, living room, bedroom, hallway, kitchen. 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 Valspar match for Manchester Tan (HC-81) is Summerhouse Beige (VR085E) with a Delta E of 2.2, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Summerhouse Beige is the closest Valspar option at LRV 65. Very close match. 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. Summerhouse Beige is a Valspar color with warm summer beige undertones and an LRV of 65. With a Delta E of 2.2, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. 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 2.2, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Valspar equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Valspar. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Valspar 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.