Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tropical Tan |
| SKU | PWL-84 |
| Hex | #CBB391 |
| RGB | 203, 179, 145 |
| HSL | 35°, 36%, 68% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Tropical Tan
Tropical Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 47, 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.
Tropical 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dutch Boy
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Diamond Vogel
Farrow & Ball
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Tropical 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 #CBB391 in HSL space. Pair Tropical 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 Tropical Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical 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 PWL-84 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Tan
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tropical Tan is Whole Wheat (SW 6121). 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 48 vs 47). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Whole Wheat and you'll get the same color. See the full Whole Wheat swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tropical Tan
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Tropical Tan is New Potato (216-3DB). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order New Potato and you'll get the same color. See the full New Potato swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Tan
The closest Valspar equivalent of Tropical Tan is Hazy Earth (8004-18C). At ΔE 0.68 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). If Valspar is your counter, order Hazy Earth and you'll get the same color. See the full Hazy Earth swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tropical Tan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tropical Tan is Fairway Oaks (1075). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Fairway Oaks and you'll get the same color. See the full Fairway Oaks swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tropical Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Challah (C2-859), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It runs slightly darker (LRV 45 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tan without repainting risk. See the full Challah swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tan without repainting risk. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tropical Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tropical Tan is Prairie Sand (0289) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Sand swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tropical Tan is Somber (PPG1093-4) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Somber swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Tropical Tan is Warm and Toasty (DET646) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm and Toasty swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tropical Tan. The nearest is Dutch Pink (NO. 62) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dutch Pink swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tan — the nearest deck color, Summer Pear (JG-44), is clearly different (ΔE 6.05). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr PWL-84 instead. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tan — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 12.4). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr PWL-84 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Tropical Tan — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 15.62). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PWL-84 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →