Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Rugged Tan |
| SKU | N190-4 |
| Hex | #B3A799 |
| RGB | 179, 167, 153 |
| HSL | 32°, 15%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Rugged Tan
Rugged Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Rugged 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
17 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
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Rugged 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 #B3A799 in HSL space. Pair Rugged 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 Rugged Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Rugged 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 N190-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rugged Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Rugged Tan is Illusion (SW 9592) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Illusion swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Rugged Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Cotswold (AF-150), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rugged Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cotswold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Rugged Tan
The closest Valspar equivalent of Rugged Tan is Packed Sand (M132). At ΔE 0.47 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.7 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order Packed Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Packed Sand swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Rugged Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is El Capitan (PPG1020-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rugged Tan without repainting risk. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Rugged Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Rugged Tan is El Capitan (PPG1020-4) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full El Capitan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Rugged Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Fossilwood (404-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rugged Tan without repainting risk. See the full Fossilwood swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Rugged Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Utterly Beige (HGSW 3085), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rugged Tan without repainting risk. See the full Utterly Beige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Rugged Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Organic Greige (DEGR21), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rugged Tan without repainting risk. See the full Organic Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Rugged Tan
The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Rugged Tan is Rustic Oak (JG-110). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Rustic Oak and you'll get the same color. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Rugged Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Rugged Tan is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Rugged Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Rugged Tan is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Rugged Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Rugged Tan is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Rugged Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Clay (CA047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.34). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rugged Tan without repainting risk. See the full Clay swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Rugged Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Mortar (C2-814), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Rugged Tan without repainting risk. See the full Mortar swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Rugged Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Rugged Tan is In the Hills (0561) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Hills swatch →