Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Smokey Tan |
| SKU | BXC-49 |
| Hex | #988F7F |
| RGB | 152, 143, 127 |
| HSL | 38°, 11%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Smokey Tan
Smokey Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Smokey 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
19 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Smokey 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 #988F7F in HSL space. Pair Smokey 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 Smokey Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Smokey 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 BXC-49 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smokey Tan
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Smokey Tan is Quarry Stone (SW 9603). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Quarry Stone and you'll get the same color. See the full Quarry Stone swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Smokey Tan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Smokey Tan is Sage Mountain (1488) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sage Mountain swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Smokey Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Smokey Tan is Good Earth (8004-23E) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good Earth swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Smokey Tan
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Smokey Tan. The nearest is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Smokey Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Smokey Tan is Eiffel Tower (PPG1022-5) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Eiffel Tower swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Smokey Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Stone Cottage (421-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smokey Tan without repainting risk. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Smokey Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Curling Willow (HGSW 3484), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.41). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smokey Tan without repainting risk. See the full Curling Willow swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Smokey Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Dusty Cobblestone (DEBN27), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smokey Tan without repainting risk. See the full Dusty Cobblestone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Smokey Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Smokey Tan. The nearest is Charleston Gray (NO. 243) at ΔE 3.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Charleston Gray swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Smokey Tan
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Smokey Tan. The nearest is Sultry Castle (0562) at ΔE 3.6 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Smokey Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Smokey Tan is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Smokey Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Smokey Tan is Concrete (CA089) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Concrete swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Smokey Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Parador (C2-922), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Smokey Tan without repainting risk. See the full Parador swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Smokey Tan
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Smokey Tan is Bond Street (BOND STREET) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bond Street swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Smokey Tan
Backdrop has no exact twin of Smokey Tan. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 33 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Smokey Tan
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Smokey Tan. The nearest is Oat Latte (391446) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oat Latte swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Smokey Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Smokey Tan is Sultry Castle (0562) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Castle swatch →