Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Smoked Tan |
| SKU | HDC-NT-14 |
| Hex | #AEA496 |
| RGB | 174, 164, 150 |
| HSL | 35°, 13%, 64% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Smoked Tan
Smoked Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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.
Smoked 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 Smoked 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 #AEA496 in HSL space. Pair Smoked 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 Smoked Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smoked 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 HDC-NT-14 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoked Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ethereal Mood (SW 7639), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Tan without repainting risk. See the full Ethereal Mood swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smoked Tan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Smoked Tan is Quicksand (CSP-200). 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 38 vs 38). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Quicksand and you'll get the same color. See the full Quicksand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smoked Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Ashen Gray (6004-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Tan without repainting risk. See the full Ashen Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smoked Tan
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Smoked Tan. The nearest is Aldabra (PPG14-28) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Aldabra swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smoked Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Heron Grey (20YY 37/094), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Tan without repainting risk. See the full Heron Grey swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smoked Tan
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Smoked Tan is Hazy Gray (440-3DB). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Hazy Gray and you'll get the same color. See the full Hazy Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smoked Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ethereal Mood (HGSW 7639), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Tan without repainting risk. See the full Ethereal Mood swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smoked Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Rocky Mountain Clay (DEBN65), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Tan without repainting risk. See the full Rocky Mountain Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Smoked Tan
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Quaint Cottage (JG-114), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Tan without repainting risk. See the full Quaint Cottage swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smoked Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Smoked Tan is Light Gray (NO. 17) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) 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 Smoked Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Drifting Sand (0218), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Tan without repainting risk. See the full Drifting Sand swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smoked Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Tan without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smoked Tan
The closest Rodda equivalent of Smoked Tan is Pebbles (CA041). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38). If Rodda is your counter, order Pebbles and you'll get the same color. See the full Pebbles swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smoked Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Smoked Tan is Motley (C2-797) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Motley swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smoked Tan
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Smoked Tan is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smoked Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is In the Hills (0561), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smoked Tan without repainting risk. See the full In the Hills swatch →