Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Suntan Glow |
| SKU | 230F-5 |
| Hex | #BD8474 |
| RGB | 189, 132, 116 |
| HSL | 13°, 36%, 60% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Behr Suntan Glow
Suntan Glow sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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.
Suntan Glow is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown 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
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Suntan Glow 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 #BD8474 in HSL space. Pair Suntan Glow 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 Suntan Glow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Suntan Glow 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 230F-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Suntan Glow
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Savannah Clay (047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Suntan Glow without repainting risk. See the full Savannah Clay swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Suntan Glow
The closest Valspar equivalent of Suntan Glow is Burnished Apricot (V081-4). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.7 vs 29). If Valspar is your counter, order Burnished Apricot and you'll get the same color. See the full Burnished Apricot swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Suntan Glow
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Suntan Glow is Big Cypress (PPG1062-5) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Big Cypress swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Suntan Glow
Glidden's nearest match is Big Cypress (PPG1062-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Suntan Glow without repainting risk. See the full Big Cypress swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Suntan Glow
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Suntan Glow. The nearest is Zesty Ginger (308-5DB) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Zesty Ginger swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Suntan Glow
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Suntan Glow. The nearest is Folly Pink (NO. G14) at ΔE 3.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Folly Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Suntan Glow
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Suntan Glow is Autumn's Hill (0038) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn's Hill swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Suntan Glow
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Suntan Glow is Savannah (C2-543) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Savannah swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Suntan Glow
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Suntan Glow. The nearest is Tierre (TIERRE) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tierre swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Suntan Glow
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Suntan Glow. The nearest is Scandinavian Pink (SCANDINAVIAN PINK) at ΔE 4.48 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Scandinavian Pink swatch →