Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Tropical Tan |
| SKU | PWL-84 |
| Hex | #CBB391 |
| RGB | 203, 179, 145 |
| HSL | 35°, 36%, 68% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| 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 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 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
Kompozit
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Cookie Crumb (20YY 46/236), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.75). 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 Cookie Crumb 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 →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Tan
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tropical Tan is Whole Wheat (HGSW 2186). 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Whole Wheat and you'll get the same color. See the full Whole Wheat 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 →
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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Prairie Sand (0289), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). 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 Prairie Sand swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Berber (CA118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). 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 Berber 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 →