Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Intimate Tan |
| SKU | HGSW 3055 |
| Hex | #C1A392 |
| RGB | 193, 163, 146 |
| HSL | 22°, 27%, 66% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Pink |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Intimate Tan
Intimate Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Intimate Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Kompozit
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Intimate 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 #C1A392 in HSL space. Pair Intimate 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 Intimate Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Intimate 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 3055 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Intimate Tan
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Intimate Tan is Interface Tan (SW 6059). 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 40 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Interface Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Interface Tan swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Intimate Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Wright Stone Grey (FLLW858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Intimate Tan without repainting risk. See the full Wright Stone Grey swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Intimate Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Intimate Tan is Prom Night (T574) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.7 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prom Night swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Intimate Tan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Intimate Tan is Ipanema (AF-245) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ipanema swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Intimate Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Intimate Tan is Sanded Grout (412-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sanded Grout swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Intimate Tan
At Behr, the closest color to Intimate Tan is French Pastry (MQ2-40) — very close at ΔE 2.91, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Pastry swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Intimate Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Intimate Tan is Frontier Land (DE6074) — very close at ΔE 2.99, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frontier Land swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Intimate Tan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Intimate Tan is Natchez (0133) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Natchez swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Intimate Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Intimate Tan is Mesa (C2-813) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mesa swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Intimate Tan
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Intimate Tan. The nearest is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) at ΔE 3.8 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Intimate Tan
Kompozit has no exact twin of Intimate Tan. The nearest is Andes Ash (0127) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Andes Ash swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Intimate Tan
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Intimate Tan — the nearest deck color, Subrosa (PNT100-MD-76), is clearly different (ΔE 6.71). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3055 instead. See the full Subrosa swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Intimate Tan
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Intimate Tan — the nearest deck color, Rustic Oak (JG-110), is clearly different (ΔE 6.85). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3055 instead. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Intimate Tan
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Intimate Tan — the nearest deck color, Rosita (BD-RO), is clearly different (ΔE 7.56). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 3055 instead. See the full Rosita swatch →