Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Polo Tan |
| SKU | N260-3 |
| Hex | #C8B597 |
| RGB | 200, 181, 151 |
| HSL | 37°, 31%, 69% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Polo Tan
Polo Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Polo 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
16 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Polo 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 #C8B597 in HSL space. Pair Polo 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 Polo Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Polo 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 N260-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polo Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Lamb's Wool (SW 9536), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Polo Tan without repainting risk. See the full Lamb's Wool swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Polo Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Fairway Oaks (1075), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Polo Tan without repainting risk. See the full Fairway Oaks swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Polo Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Calfskin (M129), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.09). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Polo Tan without repainting risk. See the full Calfskin swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Polo Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Polo Tan is Distant Valley (PPG11-19) — very close at ΔE 3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Distant Valley swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Polo Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Polo Tan is Best Beige (PPG1085-4) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Polo Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Flaxen Tan (416-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Polo Tan without repainting risk. See the full Flaxen Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Polo Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Macadamia (HGSW 3176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Polo Tan without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Polo Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Polo Tan is Stonish Beige (DEC716) — very close at ΔE 3.16, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Polo Tan
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Polo Tan is Wicker Basket (0280). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Polo Tan
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Polo Tan is Wicker Basket (0280). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Polo Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Polo Tan is Whole Grain (CA099) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Polo Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalahari (C2-828), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Polo Tan without repainting risk. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Polo Tan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Polo Tan. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.39 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Polo Tan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Polo Tan. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.84 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Polo Tan
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Polo Tan is Wicker Basket (0280). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Kompozit is your counter, order Wicker Basket and you'll get the same color. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →