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Behr Rosy Tan130E-3 · #C8ABBB · LRV 45

Rosy Tan reads as a warm magenta tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr 130E-3 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR ROSY TAN
RGB 200, 171, 187LRV 45

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameRosy Tan
SKU130E-3
Hex#C8ABBB
RGB200, 171, 187
HSL327°, 21%, 73%
LRV45
Undertonewarm magenta tone
FamilyPurple
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About Behr Rosy Tan

Rosy 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 magenta 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.

Rosy Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Purples range from restful (bedrooms) to dramatic (powder rooms) depending on depth.

Closest matches by brand

10 brands within ΔE 5

The 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 purple from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.98
All purple at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6836 · #C2A4C2 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 42

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.62
All purple at Benjamin Moore →
1376 · #CCAEC5 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 47
2082-50 · #D6ACB8 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 52
2072-50 · #BDABC2 · ΔE 4.48 · LRV 44
2073-50 · #CCACCA · ΔE 4.7 · LRV 47

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.81
All purple at Valspar →
V077-3 · #C9ABB9 · ΔE 0.81 · LRV 45.1
V039-3 · #CDA8BE · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 44.9
V075-3 · #BDABC1 · ΔE 4.29 · LRV 44

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.63
All purple at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1045-4 · #CEADBB · ΔE 1.63 · LRV 47
PPG1177-4 · #C2ADC2 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 45
PPG1176-4 · #C2B0C8 · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 47

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.75
All purple at Glidden →
PPG1045-4 · #CEAEBB · ΔE 1.75 · LRV 47
PPG1177-4 · #C2AEC3 · ΔE 3.49 · LRV 46
70RR 43/104 · #C7A8AE · ΔE 4.02 · LRV 43
50RB 45/122 · #C1AEC5 · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 45

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.65
All purple at Dutch Boy →
346-4DB · #C1A8B8 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 43
301-3DB · #CAADB6 · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 46
201-3DB · #CDAAB4 · ΔE 2.94 · LRV 45
HGSW 1435 · #C2A4C2 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 42
HGSW 6836 · #C2A4C2 · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 42

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.42
All purple at Diamond Vogel →
1219 · #C7B1BB · ΔE 3.42 · LRV 47
1198 · #C5B0C6 · ΔE 3.55 · LRV 47
1225 · #BEABC2 · ΔE 4.2 · LRV 44
0112 · #D0A8B1 · ΔE 4.25 · LRV 44

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All purple at Hirshfield's →
1219 · #C4ADB8 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 46
1198 · #C3ADC5 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 47

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.69
All purple at Kompozit →
1219 · #C4ADB8 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 45
1198 · #C3ADC5 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 46

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Rosy Tan within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

700A-3 · LRV 45
140E-3 · LRV 43
190E-3 · LRV 47
120E-3 · LRV 48
MQ1-04 · LRV 43
HDC-SP14-12 · LRV 43

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C8ABBB in HSL space. Pair Rosy Tan with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C8ABBB + #ABC8B8
TRIADIC
#C8ABBB · #BBC8AB · #ABBBC8
ANALOGOUS
#C6ABC8 · #C8ABBB · #C8ABAC

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.1:1fail
Sample text on black
10:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Rosy Tan Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Rosy 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 130E-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosy Tan

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rosy Tan. The nearest is Novel Lilac (SW 6836) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Novel Lilac swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rosy Tan

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Rosy Tan is Angelina (1376) — very close at ΔE 2.62, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angelina swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Rosy Tan

The closest Valspar equivalent of Rosy Tan is Twilight Bloom (V077-3). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm magenta undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 45). If Valspar is your counter, order Twilight Bloom and you'll get the same color. See the full Twilight Bloom swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rosy Tan

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Pink Potion (PPG1045-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Tan without repainting risk. See the full Pink Potion swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Rosy Tan

Glidden's nearest match is Pink Potion (PPG1045-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone, so it substitutes for Rosy Tan without repainting risk. See the full Pink Potion swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rosy Tan

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Rosy Tan is Barely Berry (301-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barely Berry swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rosy Tan

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Rosy Tan. The nearest is Purple Regalia (HGSW 1435) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Regalia swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rosy Tan

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rosy Tan is Desireé (1219) — very close at ΔE 3.42, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desireé swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rosy Tan

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rosy Tan is Desireé (1219) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desireé swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Rosy Tan

At Kompozit, the closest color to Rosy Tan is Desireé (1219) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Desireé swatch →

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