Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Traditional Tan |
| SKU | 20YY 47/145 |
| Hex | #C8B79E |
| RGB | 200, 183, 158 |
| HSL | 36°, 28%, 70% |
| LRV | 47 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Glidden Traditional Tan
Traditional 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.
Traditional 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
20 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
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
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Traditional 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 #C8B79E in HSL space. Pair Traditional 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 Traditional Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Traditional 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 20YY 47/145 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Macadamia (SW 6142), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Tan without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Traditional Tan
The closest Behr equivalent of Traditional Tan is Windsor Tan (MQ2-26). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47). If Behr is your counter, order Windsor Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Windsor Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Traditional Tan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Traditional Tan is Glacial Till (AF-390) — very close at ΔE 2.57, 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 Glacial Till swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Sandy Trail (V134-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.7 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Tan without repainting risk. See the full Sandy Trail swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Traditional Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Traditional Tan is Happy Trails (PPG1084-4) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Happy Trails swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Traditional 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 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Tan without repainting risk. See the full Flaxen Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Traditional Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Macadamia (HGSW 3176), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Tan without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Traditional Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Traditional Tan is Stonish Beige (DEC716) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Traditional Tan. The nearest is Solid Wood (JG-109) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Traditional Tan. The nearest is Wall White (NO. 58) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 47). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wall White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Tan without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Tan without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Whole Grain (CA099), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Tan without repainting risk. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Traditional Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Traditional Tan is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Traditional Tan — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 9.73). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Glidden 20YY 47/145 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Traditional Tan. The nearest is Sevilla (SEVILLA) at ΔE 4.54 — 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 Sevilla swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Traditional Tan — the nearest deck color, Versailles (VERSAILLES), is clearly different (ΔE 6.2). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden 20YY 47/145 instead. See the full Versailles swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Traditional Tan — the nearest deck color, Boy Meets Girl (BD-BG), is clearly different (ΔE 11.9). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden 20YY 47/145 instead. See the full Boy Meets Girl swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Traditional Tan — the nearest deck color, Aged Gray (285143), is clearly different (ΔE 14.14). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden 20YY 47/145 instead. See the full Aged Gray swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Traditional Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Wicker Basket (0280), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.51). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Traditional Tan without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →