Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tan-Gent |
| SKU | T13-7 |
| Hex | #B69073 |
| RGB | 182, 144, 115 |
| HSL | 26°, 31%, 58% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Behr Tan-Gent
Tan-Gent sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Tan-Gent 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
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tan-Gent 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 #B69073 in HSL space. Pair Tan-Gent 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 Tan-Gent Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tan-Gent 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 T13-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tan-Gent
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tan-Gent is Oak Creek (SW 7718) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Creek swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tan-Gent
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Chadwick Brown (1160), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan-Gent without repainting risk. See the full Chadwick Brown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tan-Gent
Valspar's nearest match is Changing Seasons (3001-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31.1 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan-Gent without repainting risk. See the full Changing Seasons swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tan-Gent
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tan-Gent is Fire Dust (PPG1081-5) — very close at ΔE 2.67, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fire Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tan-Gent
The closest Glidden equivalent of Tan-Gent is Light Autumn Brown (90YR 31/227). At ΔE 0.82 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Light Autumn Brown and you'll get the same color. See the full Light Autumn Brown swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tan-Gent
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Tan-Gent. The nearest is Oakbluff (413-4DB) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Oakbluff swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tan-Gent
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tan-Gent is Colorado Trail (DE6117) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Colorado Trail swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tan-Gent
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tan-Gent. The nearest is Sand (NO. 45) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tan-Gent
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Tan-Gent is Skinny Dip (0156). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Skinny Dip and you'll get the same color. See the full Skinny Dip swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tan-Gent
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Maple (H0126), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.54). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan-Gent without repainting risk. See the full Maple swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tan-Gent
At Rodda, the closest color to Tan-Gent is Rye (CA101) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tan-Gent
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tan-Gent is Veneer (C2-857) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Veneer swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tan-Gent
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Tan-Gent. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tan-Gent
Kompozit's nearest match is Camel Train (0163), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan-Gent without repainting risk. See the full Camel Train swatch →