Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Chamois Tan |
| SKU | PPU8-07 |
| Hex | #B4A286 |
| RGB | 180, 162, 134 |
| HSL | 37°, 23%, 62% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Chamois Tan
Chamois Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Chamois Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
18 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Chamois Tan within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B4A286 in HSL space. Pair Chamois Tan with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Chamois Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chamois Tan from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPU8-07 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chamois Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chamois Tan is Latte (SW 6108) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Latte swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chamois Tan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Chamois Tan is Wicker Basket (CSP-255). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chamois Tan
Valspar has no exact twin of Chamois Tan. The nearest is Faint Maple (2008-9C) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chamois Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Chamois Tan is Karma (PPG1026-4) — very close at ΔE 3.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Karma swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Chamois Tan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Chamois Tan is Old Surrey Beige (30YY 36/185). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). If Glidden is your counter, order Old Surrey Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Old Surrey Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chamois Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chamois Tan is Principle Greige (420-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chamois Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chamois Tan is Latte (HGSW 3145) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Latte swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chamois Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Desert Gray (DEC760), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chamois Tan without repainting risk. See the full Desert Gray swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Chamois Tan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Chamois Tan. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chamois Tan
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Planter (NO. G5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chamois Tan without repainting risk. See the full Planter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chamois Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Chamois Tan is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 3.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chamois Tan
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Chamois Tan. The nearest is Nankeen (H0120) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Nankeen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Chamois Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Chamois Tan is Sisal (CA095) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sisal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chamois Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Thatch (C2-827), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chamois Tan without repainting risk. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Chamois Tan
Portola Paints's nearest match is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chamois Tan without repainting risk. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Chamois Tan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Chamois Tan. The nearest is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) at ΔE 4.07 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Chamois Tan
Backdrop has no exact twin of Chamois Tan. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Chamois Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Chamois Tan is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 2.84, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →