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Dunn-Edwards Tan PlanDE6137 · #C19E78 · LRV 35

Tan Plan reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Dunn-Edwards DE6137 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

DUNN-EDWARDS TAN PLAN
RGB 193, 158, 120LRV 35

Color spec

BrandDunn-Edwards
NameTan Plan
SKUDE6137
Hex#C19E78
RGB193, 158, 120
HSL31°, 37%, 61%
LRV35
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Dunn-Edwards Tan Plan

Tan Plan sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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 Plan 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.94
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7695 · #BD9C77 · ΔE 0.94 · LRV 36
SW 7680 · #C09972 · ΔE 1.76 · LRV 35
SW 9025 · #BA9C75 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 36
SW 10 · #C19E80 · ΔE 2.74 · LRV 37

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.97
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-28 · #BC9F7D · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 37
N270-4 · #BE9F80 · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 37
MQ2-12 · #BF9E80 · ΔE 2.49 · LRV 37
PMD-50 · #BDA178 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 38

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.72
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
AF-360 · #C49F78 · ΔE 0.72 · LRV 37
1070 · #C19D73 · ΔE 1.17 · LRV 35
2162-40 · #C09D73 · ΔE 1.28 · LRV 35
1090 · #C39B74 · ΔE 1.65 · LRV 35

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.91
All neutral at Valspar →
8003-20E · #C29D74 · ΔE 0.91 · LRV 37
V088-4 · #BB9A75 · ΔE 1.45 · LRV 35.1
3005-9C · #BDA076 · ΔE 2.85 · LRV 37.5
2008-8A · #C29875 · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 35.1

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.76
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1082-5 · #C89C75 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 37
PPG1095-5 · #C2A377 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 39
PPG1086-5 · #B89F78 · ΔE 3.79 · LRV 36
PPG16-02 · #C69C7D · ΔE 3.97 · LRV 37

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.2
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1082-5 · #C89B75 · ΔE 3.2 · LRV 37
PPG1086-5 · #B89E78 · ΔE 3.31 · LRV 36
20YY 37/293 · #C0A171 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 37
PPG16-02 · #C79C7C · ΔE 3.94 · LRV 37

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.24
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
315-4DB · #C59D6F · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 37
216-4DB · #B79B77 · ΔE 2.65 · LRV 35
318-5DB · #C6A271 · ΔE 3.24 · LRV 39
414-4DB · #BAA287 · ΔE 4.24 · LRV 38
HGSW 2184 · #BA9C75 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 36
HGSW 9025 · #BA9C75 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 36
HGSW 3145 · #BAA185 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 38
HGSW 6108 · #BAA185 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 38

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.34
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 61 · #C49E80 · ΔE 3.34 · LRV 38
NO. 319 · #BA9C69 · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 35

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.35
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0170 · #BF9977 · ΔE 2.35 · LRV 35
0255 · #C7A071 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 39
0239 · #BFA283 · ΔE 2.56 · LRV 39

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0260 · #BC9F7E · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 37
0239 · #BD9D7E · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 37
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 38
0282 · #B79E78 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 36

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.14
All neutral at Rodda →
CA106 · #BD9E7F · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 37
CA107 · #BEA182 · ΔE 2.47 · LRV 38
CA053 · #B79D82 · ΔE 3.82 · LRV 36
CA095 · #BAA386 · ΔE 4.31 · LRV 39

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.15
All neutral at C2 Paint →
BD32 · #C5A382 · ΔE 2.15 · LRV 40
C2-619 · #C09D6D · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 36
BD69 · #C59A69 · ΔE 3.25 · LRV 36

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.69
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 4.69 · LRV 37

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.88
All neutral at Portola Paints →
CODA · #BCA18A · ΔE 4.88 · LRV 38

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.05
All neutral at Kompozit →
0260 · #BC9F7E · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 37
0239 · #BD9D7E · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 36
0267 · #BEA27B · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 38
0282 · #B79E78 · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 36

Similar Dunn-Edwards colors

closest in the Dunn-Edwards deck

The nearest shades to Tan Plan within Dunn-Edwards's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

DET668 · LRV 38
DEBN48 · LRV 39
DE6144 · LRV 37
DE6159 · LRV 36
DEBN49 · LRV 38
DE6173 · LRV 34

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C19E78 in HSL space. Pair Tan Plan with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C19E78 + #789BC1
TRIADIC
#C19E78 · #78C19E · #9E78C1
ANALOGOUS
#C17A78 · #C19E78 · #C0C178

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.49:1fail
Sample text on black
8.43:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Dunn-Edwards Tan Plan Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Tan Plan 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 Dunn-Edwards DE6137 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tan Plan

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tan Plan is Mesa Tan (SW 7695). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Mesa Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Mesa Tan swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Tan Plan

Behr's nearest match is Modern History (MQ2-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan Plan without repainting risk. See the full Modern History swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tan Plan

The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tan Plan is Farm Fresh (AF-360). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Farm Fresh and you'll get the same color. See the full Farm Fresh swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Tan Plan

The closest Valspar equivalent of Tan Plan is Warm Nutmeg (8003-20E). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). If Valspar is your counter, order Warm Nutmeg and you'll get the same color. See the full Warm Nutmeg swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tan Plan

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tan Plan is Doeskin (PPG1082-5) — very close at ΔE 2.76, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Doeskin swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Tan Plan

At Glidden, the closest color to Tan Plan is Doeskin (PPG1082-5) — very close at ΔE 3.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Doeskin swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tan Plan

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tan Plan is Sahara Sands (315-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sahara Sands swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tan Plan

At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tan Plan is Handcrafted Brown (HGSW 2184) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Handcrafted Brown swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tan Plan

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tan Plan is Entrance Hall Pink (NO. 61) — very close at ΔE 3.34, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Entrance Hall Pink swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tan Plan

At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tan Plan is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tan Plan

At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tan Plan is Cocoa Nib (0260) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Tan Plan

At Rodda, the closest color to Tan Plan is Badlands (CA106) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Badlands swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Tan Plan

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tan Plan is Oz (C2-619) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oz swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Tan Plan

Clare has no exact twin of Tan Plan. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Tan Plan

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Tan Plan. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 4.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Tan Plan

At Kompozit, the closest color to Tan Plan is Cocoa Nib (0260) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cocoa Nib swatch →

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