Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Ranch Tan |
| SKU | QE-28 |
| Hex | #C6B5A2 |
| RGB | 198, 181, 162 |
| HSL | 32°, 24%, 71% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Ranch Tan
Ranch 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.
Ranch 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
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Ranch 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 #C6B5A2 in HSL space. Pair Ranch 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 Ranch Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Ranch 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 QE-28 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ranch Tan
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ranch Tan is Pavilion Beige (SW 7512). At ΔE 0.86 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 Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Pavilion Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Pavilion Beige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Ranch Tan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Ranch Tan is Gallery Buff (CSP-225) — very close at ΔE 3.28, 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 Gallery Buff swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Ranch Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Mesa Tumbleweed (2008-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.9 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranch Tan without repainting risk. See the full Mesa Tumbleweed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Ranch Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Summer Suede (PPG14-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranch Tan without repainting risk. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Ranch Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Best Beige (PPG1085-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranch Tan without repainting risk. See the full Best Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Ranch Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Ranch Tan is Ball of Twine (412-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.69, 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 Ball of Twine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Ranch Tan
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Ranch Tan is Lambskin Beige (HGSW 2495). At ΔE 0.86 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Lambskin Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Lambskin Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Ranch Tan
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Ranch Tan is Steveareno Beige (DEC766). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Steveareno Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Steveareno Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Ranch Tan
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Jitney (NO. 293), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Ranch Tan without repainting risk. See the full Jitney swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Ranch Tan
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Ranch Tan. The nearest is Roman Ruins (0225) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Ranch Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Ranch Tan is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Ranch Tan
The closest Rodda equivalent of Ranch Tan is Cashmere (CA056). 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 47 vs 48). If Rodda is your counter, order Cashmere and you'll get the same color. See the full Cashmere swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Ranch Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Ranch Tan is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) — very close at ΔE 2.93, 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 Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Ranch Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Ranch Tan is Roman Ruins (0225) — very close at ΔE 3.39, 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 Roman Ruins swatch →