Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Windsor Tan |
| SKU | MQ2-26 |
| Hex | #C7B8A0 |
| RGB | 199, 184, 160 |
| HSL | 37°, 26%, 70% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Windsor Tan
Windsor Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, 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.
Windsor 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
16 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Windsor 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 #C7B8A0 in HSL space. Pair Windsor 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 Windsor Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Windsor 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 MQ2-26 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Windsor Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Peace of Mind (SW 9510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Tan without repainting risk. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Windsor Tan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Windsor Tan is Warm Sand (CSP-280) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Warm Sand swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Windsor Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Freshly Baked (3008-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Tan without repainting risk. See the full Freshly Baked swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Windsor Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Dancing Dolphin (PPG1102-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Tan without repainting risk. See the full Dancing Dolphin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Windsor Tan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Windsor Tan is Traditional Tan (20YY 47/145). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Traditional Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Traditional Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Windsor Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Flaxen Tan (416-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.72). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Tan without repainting risk. See the full Flaxen Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Windsor Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Relaxed Khaki (HGSW 3186), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Tan without repainting risk. See the full Relaxed Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Windsor Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Windsor Tan is Rustic Taupe (DE6129) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Taupe swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Windsor Tan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Windsor Tan. The nearest is Solid Wood (JG-109) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Windsor Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Windsor Tan is Wall White (NO. 58) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wall White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Windsor Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Tan without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Windsor Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Windsor Tan is Helen of Troy (0350) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Windsor Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Biscotti (CA092), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Tan without repainting risk. See the full Biscotti swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Windsor Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Windsor Tan without repainting risk. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Windsor Tan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Windsor Tan. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Windsor Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Windsor Tan is Helen of Troy (0350) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →