Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rodeo Tan |
| SKU | N240-5 |
| Hex | #9F8B72 |
| RGB | 159, 139, 114 |
| HSL | 33°, 19%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Rodeo Tan
Rodeo Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Rodeo 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Rodeo 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 #9F8B72 in HSL space. Pair Rodeo 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 Rodeo Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rodeo 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 N240-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rodeo Tan is Barro Verde (SW 9123) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barro Verde swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rodeo Tan is Smoky Ash (986) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoky Ash swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Mountain Hideaway (M225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rodeo Tan without repainting risk. See the full Mountain Hideaway swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Rodeo Tan. The nearest is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) at ΔE 3.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Rodeo Tan is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rodeo Tan is Arroyo Valley (HGSW 3203) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arroyo Valley swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Afternoon Tea Service (DEBN40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.91). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rodeo Tan without repainting risk. See the full Afternoon Tea Service swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rodeo Tan is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rodeo Tan is Britches (H0123) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Britches swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Cumin (CA144), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rodeo Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cumin swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Rodeo Tan is In the Bag (C2-840). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). If C2 Paint is your counter, order In the Bag and you'll get the same color. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
Backdrop has no exact twin of Rodeo Tan. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 33 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rodeo Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rodeo Tan is Gold Taffeta (0276) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →