Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Pelican Tan |
| SKU | S260-4 |
| Hex | #C7A77E |
| RGB | 199, 167, 126 |
| HSL | 34°, 39%, 64% |
| LRV | 41 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Pelican Tan
Pelican Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 41, 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.
Pelican 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
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Pelican 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 #C7A77E in HSL space. Pair Pelican 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 Pelican Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Pelican 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 S260-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pelican Tan
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pelican Tan is Stonebriar (SW 7693). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stonebriar and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Pelican Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Camel Hair (CSP-285), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pelican Tan without repainting risk. See the full Camel Hair swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Pelican Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Roasted Cashew (M147), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.1 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pelican Tan without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Cashew swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Pelican Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Pelican Tan is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Pelican Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Pelican Tan is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Pelican Tan
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Pelican Tan is Cork Bark (217-4DB). At ΔE 0.67 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Cork Bark and you'll get the same color. See the full Cork Bark swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Pelican Tan
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Pelican Tan is Stonebriar (HGSW 7693). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Stonebriar and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonebriar swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Pelican Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Medallion (DEC729), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pelican Tan without repainting risk. See the full Medallion swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Pelican Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Pelican Tan. The nearest is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Pelican Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Pelican Tan is Season Finale (0267) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Season Finale swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Pelican Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Coastal Sand (H0122), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pelican Tan without repainting risk. See the full Coastal Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Pelican Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Loam (CA119), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Pelican Tan without repainting risk. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Pelican Tan
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Pelican Tan is Gold Digger (C2-858). 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 41 vs 41). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Gold Digger and you'll get the same color. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Pelican Tan
Clare has no exact twin of Pelican Tan. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.22 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 41). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Pelican Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Pelican Tan is Cinnamon Toast (0246) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 41) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →