Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Balanced Tan |
| SKU | HGSW 3194 |
| Hex | #B9A47E |
| RGB | 185, 164, 126 |
| HSL | 39°, 30%, 61% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Balanced Tan
Balanced Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Balanced 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
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Balanced Tan within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams'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 #B9A47E in HSL space. Pair Balanced 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.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Balanced Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Balanced 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3194 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Balanced Tan
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Balanced Tan is Tarnished Treasure (SW 9118). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Tarnished Treasure and you'll get the same color. See the full Tarnished Treasure swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Balanced Tan
Behr's nearest match is Oxford Street (N270-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Balanced Tan without repainting risk. See the full Oxford Street swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Balanced Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Spice Gold (1040), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Balanced Tan without repainting risk. See the full Spice Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Balanced Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Balanced Tan is Caraway Seed (3005-9C) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37.5 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Caraway Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Balanced Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Sailor's Knot (PPG1100-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Balanced Tan without repainting risk. See the full Sailor's Knot swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Balanced Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Balanced Tan is Old Surrey Beige (30YY 36/185) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Old Surrey Beige swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Balanced Tan
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Balanced Tan. The nearest is Southwood Lane (414-4DB) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Southwood Lane swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Balanced Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Balanced Tan is With the Grain (DET668) — very close at ΔE 2.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full With the Grain swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Balanced Tan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Balanced Tan. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Balanced Tan
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Balanced Tan is Biscuit (NO. 38). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Biscuit and you'll get the same color. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Balanced Tan
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Balanced Tan is Vintage Gold (0282). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Vintage Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Balanced Tan
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Balanced Tan is Rich Reward (0302). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Rich Reward and you'll get the same color. See the full Rich Reward swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Balanced Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Balanced Tan is Sisal (CA095) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sisal swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Balanced Tan
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Balanced Tan is Garbanzo (C2-843). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Garbanzo and you'll get the same color. See the full Garbanzo swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Balanced Tan
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Balanced Tan is Rich Reward (0302). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 39). If Kompozit is your counter, order Rich Reward and you'll get the same color. See the full Rich Reward swatch →