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A match of Benjamin Moore 2097-40 Santa Fe Tan is a muted tan-brown with warm, slightly reddish undertones and a fairly low-chroma look. At an LRV of 23.47, it reads as a deeper color rather than a light beige, with enough softness to keep it from looking sharp or dusty.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to this color is well suited to small parts and removable pieces that need a warm neutral-brown finish. It can be used on vents, switch plates, speaker grilles, railings, brackets, shelf supports, mailbox parts, PVC trim pieces, hardware, frames, and furniture accents where spray application helps cover edges and details evenly.
Because this is a deeper, muted tone, finish and substrate can change how brown or red it appears. Gloss levels tend to make surface texture and sheen variation more noticeable, and uneven or dark substrates may need good prep and full film build for consistent coverage. On exterior pieces, normal wear and sun exposure can also shift the appearance over time.
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2105-40 Dusty Ranch Brown
2099-40 Autumn Brown
2098-40 Café Ole
Benjamin Moore has set the standard for excellence with their large selection of authentic colors such as the Benjamin Moore 2097-40 Santa Fe Tan.
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For Benjamin Moore 2097-40 Santa Fe Tan, choose the sheen based on the part and how it will be used. A glossier finish is usually easier to wipe clean and can be a better fit for frequently handled items, but it also reflects more light and can make surface flaws more visible. A flatter finish reduces glare and can hide small imperfections better. MyPerfectColor is supplying a custom match of 2097-40 Santa Fe Tan, so the sheen you order is part of how the finished item will look.
Custom-made matches of 2097-40 Santa Fe Tan should be ordered carefully because they are not returnable or refundable. Before you buy, confirm the Benjamin Moore reference, the MyPerfectColor product format, the sheen, and the quantity. If you are matching an existing item, remember that age, substrate, and finish can make the same color read differently after it is applied.
MyPerfectColor spray paint matched to 2097-40 Santa Fe Tan is typically dry to the touch within minutes, ready for recoating in about 1 to 2 hours, and fully cured in about two weeks. Dry to touch, recoat, and full cure are different stages, so do not assume the part is ready for heavy use as soon as it feels dry. If the item will be stacked, assembled, or handled a lot, allow extra cure time when possible.
Lighting, placement, sheen, and nearby surfaces can all change how 2097-40 Santa Fe Tan reads after it is applied. The color match can still be correct, but the finished item may appear lighter, darker, warmer, or cooler depending on where it is installed and what is around it. For the best decision, consider the real light source and the exact surface you plan to paint, not just the color code by itself.
Coverage for 2097-40 Santa Fe Tan depends on the surface size, texture, prep, application method, and number of coats. A typical can of MyPerfectColor spray paint covers about 20 square feet with one coat. If the surface is rough, porous, dark, or uneven, plan for more material because real-world coverage can be lower. If you are ordering another MyPerfectColor specialty format, estimate quantity based on that product's coverage and the actual project area.
MyPerfectColor spray paint is a fast-drying durable acrylic enamel coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to Benjamin Moore 2097-40 Santa Fe Tan enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The MyPerfectColor 11oz spray can will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge spray paint need as the coverage is highly dependent on how it is applied. Learn more about how spray paint works at MyPerfectColor.
No, MyPerfectColor uses a combination of proprietary ingredients to make interior and exterior housepaints, its own line of custom spray paint, and other acrylic enamel based products.
While we can provide Benjamin Moore 2097-40 Santa Fe Tan in paint, we don't provide any crossover information. We've found that every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another brand.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the brand you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.