Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Perfect Tan |
| SKU | N280-4 |
| Hex | #CBB086 |
| RGB | 203, 176, 134 |
| HSL | 37°, 40%, 66% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Perfect Tan
Perfect Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Perfect 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Perfect 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 #CBB086 in HSL space. Pair Perfect 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 Perfect Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Perfect 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 N280-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Perfect Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Safari (SW 7697), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Tan without repainting risk. See the full Safari swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Perfect Tan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Perfect Tan is Wilmington Tan (HC-34). 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 45 vs 45). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wilmington Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Wilmington Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Perfect Tan
Valspar has no exact twin of Perfect Tan. The nearest is Withered Moss (6007-3C) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.3 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Withered Moss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Perfect Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Somber (PPG1093-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Tan without repainting risk. See the full Somber swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Perfect Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Perfect Tan is Cracker Bitz (PPG1087-5) — very close at ΔE 2.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cracker Bitz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Perfect Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Maize (317-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Tan without repainting risk. See the full Maize swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Perfect Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Harmonic Tan (HGSW 3195), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Tan without repainting risk. See the full Harmonic Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Perfect Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Warm Butterscotch (DE6151), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Tan without repainting risk. See the full Warm Butterscotch swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Perfect Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Perfect Tan is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Perfect Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Tan without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Perfect Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Tan without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Perfect Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Perfect Tan is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Perfect Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Perfect Tan is Challah (C2-859) — very close at ΔE 2.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Challah swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Perfect Tan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Perfect Tan. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Perfect Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Perfect Tan without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →