Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Gobi Tan |
| SKU | UL170-4 |
| Hex | #BAA487 |
| RGB | 186, 164, 135 |
| HSL | 34°, 27%, 63% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Gobi Tan
Gobi Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Gobi 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
15 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
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Gobi 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 #BAA487 in HSL space. Pair Gobi 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 Gobi Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Gobi 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 UL170-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gobi Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Outerbanks (SW 7534), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gobi Tan without repainting risk. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Gobi Tan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Gobi Tan is Brush Beige (CW-125). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Brush Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Brush Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Gobi Tan
Valspar has no exact twin of Gobi Tan. The nearest is Puppy Love (V131-4) at ΔE 4.08 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.6 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Puppy Love swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Gobi Tan
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Gobi Tan is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Gobi Tan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Gobi Tan is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.5 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Gobi Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Towrope (417-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gobi Tan without repainting risk. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Gobi Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Outerbanks (HGSW 3454), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gobi Tan without repainting risk. See the full Outerbanks swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Gobi Tan
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Gobi Tan is Desert Gray (DEC760). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Desert Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Desert Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Gobi Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Gobi Tan is Biscuit (NO. 38) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Gobi Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Gobi Tan is Tailored Tan (0239) — very close at ΔE 2.64, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tailored Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Gobi Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gobi Tan without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Gobi Tan
The closest Rodda equivalent of Gobi Tan is Sisal (CA095). At ΔE 0.49 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Rodda is your counter, order Sisal and you'll get the same color. See the full Sisal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Gobi Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Thatch (C2-827), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gobi Tan without repainting risk. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Gobi Tan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Gobi Tan. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Gobi Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Gobi Tan without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →