Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Classic Tan |
| SKU | 80YR 49/062 |
| Hex | #C7B8B2 |
| RGB | 199, 184, 178 |
| HSL | 17°, 16%, 74% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Classic Tan
Classic 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 red 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.
Classic 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
17 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Classic Tan within Glidden'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 #C7B8B2 in HSL space. Pair Classic 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.
Glidden Classic Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Classic 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 Glidden 80YR 49/062 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Classic Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Classic Tan is Studio Mauve (SW 62) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Studio Mauve swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Classic Tan
The closest Behr equivalent of Classic Tan is Georgian Pink (HDC-CL-25G). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Georgian Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Georgian Pink swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Classic Tan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Classic Tan is Hazelwood (1005) — very close at ΔE 3.25, 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 Hazelwood swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Classic Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Seagull Beach (1002-10B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.4 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Seagull Beach swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Classic Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Subdued (PPG1015-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Subdued swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Classic Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Classic Tan is Flutter By (403-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flutter By swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Classic Tan
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Classic Tan is Architectural Gray (HGSW 3426) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Architectural Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Classic Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Chocolate Milk (DE6059), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Chocolate Milk swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Classic Tan
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Classic Tan is Cinnamon Sugar (JG-133) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 51 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cinnamon Sugar swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Classic Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Classic Tan is Pink Drab (NO. 207) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pink Drab swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Classic Tan
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Classic Tan. The nearest is North Island (0552) at ΔE 3.56 — 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 North Island swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Classic Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Soufflé (0139), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Soufflé swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Classic Tan
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Classic Tan. The nearest is Filament (C2-798) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Filament swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Classic Tan
At Clare, the closest color to Classic Tan is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) — very close at ΔE 2.27, 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 Greige swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Classic Tan
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Classic Tan is Paloma (PALOMA) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paloma swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Classic Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Soufflé (0139), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Soufflé swatch →