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HGTV HOME BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS · HGSW 3195

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Harmonic Tan#C6B08A · LRV 45

Harmonic Tan reads as a red-orange / warm — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the spec, what HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3195 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

HGTV HOME BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS HARMONIC TAN
RGB 198, 176, 138 LRV 45

Color spec

Brand HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Name Harmonic Tan
SKU HGSW 3195
Hex #C6B08A
RGB 198, 176, 138
HSL 38°, 34%, 66%
LRV 45
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Neutral

About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Harmonic Tan

Harmonic Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.

Harmonic 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

14 brands · top 5 each

5 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.

SW 6136 · #C6B08A · ΔE 0 · LRV 45
SW 9121 · #C3B090 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 45
SW 7697 · #CCB18B · ΔE 2 · LRV 46
SW 9532 · #BEAE88 · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 43
SW 7694 · #CAAD87 · ΔE 2.72 · LRV 44

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.62
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 240 · #C4AE89 · ΔE 0.62 · LRV 44
NO. 62 · #D5AF89 · ΔE 5.8 · LRV 47
NO. 75 · #B8B497 · ΔE 7.53 · LRV 45
NO. 303 · #CDB19D · ΔE 8.16 · LRV 47
NO. 9912 · #D1A787 · ΔE 8.33 · LRV 43

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.8
All neutral at Kompozit →
0289 · #C9B18A · ΔE 0.8 · LRV 46
0317 · #C5B088 · ΔE 0.83 · LRV 45
0296 · #C9B08A · ΔE 1.18 · LRV 45
0331 · #C1B38C · ΔE 3.37 · LRV 45
0394 · #BDB388 · ΔE 5.33 · LRV 45

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG12-16 · #C2AD89 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 43
PPG1103-4 · #C5B28C · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 46
PPG1093-4 · #CBB38A · ΔE 1.27 · LRV 47
FLLW726 · #C8AC89 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 44
PPG15-11 · #C8AC8A · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 44

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.11
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0289 · #CAB48D · ΔE 1.11 · LRV 47
0317 · #C5B38C · ΔE 1.83 · LRV 46
0281 · #BFAE8E · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 43
H122 · #CAAB84 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 41
0175 · #C3AE93 · ΔE 3.59 · LRV 44

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.44
All neutral at Behr →
MQ2-30 · #C7B391 · ΔE 1.44 · LRV 46
N280-4 · #CBB086 · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 45
PWL-84 · #CBB391 · ΔE 2.03 · LRV 47
BXC-07 · #C1B18D · ΔE 2.32 · LRV 45
PPU7-20 · #CBB08D · ΔE 2.54 · LRV 46

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.84
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
1096 · #C9AE84 · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 44
HC-44 · #C2AE8E · ΔE 1.84 · LRV 43
HC-34 · #CCB084 · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 45
HC-23 · #C0B08C · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 44
1069 · #C9AC86 · ΔE 2.78 · LRV 44

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.86
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
317-3DB · #CDB38D · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 47
216-3DB · #CAB18F · ΔE 2.14 · LRV 46
418-3DB · #C1AE91 · ΔE 2.75 · LRV 44
416-4DB · #C4AE91 · ΔE 3.02 · LRV 44
417-2DB · #C8B295 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 46

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.89
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-635 · #CCB58A · ΔE 1.89 · LRV 48
C2-859 · #CBAF8B · ΔE 2.66 · LRV 45
BD14 · #C0B193 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 45
C2-844 · #CCAD7E · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 44
C2-828 · #C6B196 · ΔE 3.6 · LRV 46

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6179 · #CDB386 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 44
DE6186 · #C6B183 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 42
DET633 · #C0B28E · ΔE 3.15 · LRV 44
DET664 · #CCAC86 · ΔE 3.8 · LRV 43
DE6116 · #CCAF92 · ΔE 4.97 · LRV 43

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.24
All neutral at Valspar →
V093-3 · #C5AB7F · ΔE 2.24 · LRV 42.5
8004-18C · #CBB393 · ΔE 2.62 · LRV 47
6007-3C · #C1B28B · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 45.3
V090-3 · #C8AA83 · ΔE 3.18 · LRV 42.7
8004-17D · #C9AA87 · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 43

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.54
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-44 · #C4B78B · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 47
JG-106 · #BFB09A · ΔE 5.11 · LRV 44
JG-113 · #B7AF9F · ΔE 7.99 · LRV 43
JG-154 · #CCAF9F · ΔE 10.13 · LRV 46
JG-51 · #AFB196 · ΔE 10.24 · LRV 43

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.77
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-DP-59 · #C29F68 · ΔE 6.77 · LRV 37
PNT100-MD-48 · #B5B9A6 · ΔE 11.88 · LRV 47
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 11.91 · LRV 49
PNT100-MD-49 · #ABBD9F · ΔE 15.65 · LRV 48
PNT100-MD-76 · #CF9F93 · ΔE 16.28 · LRV 40

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.53
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-CT · #A89E8A · ΔE 8.53 · LRV 33
BD-LF · #A4AB95 · ΔE 12.99 · LRV 35
BD-NU · #A4A89F · ΔE 14 · LRV 38
BD-RO · #D2A299 · ΔE 17.23 · LRV 38
BD-UD · #A4B5BB · ΔE 21 · LRV 41

Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors

closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deck

The nearest shades to Harmonic 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.

HGSW 3164 · LRV 44
HGSW 3215 · LRV 44
HGSW 2185 · LRV 42
HGSW 3146 · LRV 46
HGSW 2175 · LRV 47
HGSW 2186 · LRV 48

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C6B08A in HSL space. Pair Harmonic Tan with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C6B08A + #8AA0C6
TRIADIC
#C6B08A · #8AC6B0 · #B08AC6
ANALOGOUS
#C6928A · #C6B08A · #BEC68A

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.1:1 fail
Sample text on black
9.98:1 AAA

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 Harmonic Tan Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Harmonic 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 3195 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Harmonic Tan is Harmonic Tan (SW 6136). 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 45 vs 45). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Harmonic Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Harmonic Tan swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Harmonic Tan is Cat's Paw (NO. 240). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Cat's Paw and you'll get the same color. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Harmonic Tan is Green Gold (0317). At ΔE 0.83 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45). If Kompozit is your counter, order Green Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Gold swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Cane swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Green Gold (0317), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Green Gold swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bridgewater Tan (1096), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Bridgewater Tan swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is New Potato (216-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Potato swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

At Behr, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is Palomino Tan (BXC-07) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Palomino Tan swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is Challah (C2-859) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Challah swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

At Valspar, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is Withered Moss (6007-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.3 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Withered Moss swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is Trail Blazer (DET633) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trail Blazer swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Harmonic Tan. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Harmonic Tan — the nearest deck color, Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48), is clearly different (ΔE 11.88). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3195 instead. See the full Money Moves swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Harmonic Tan

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Harmonic Tan — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 17.23). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3195 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →

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