Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Tranquil Tan |
| SKU | HGSW 3163 |
| Hex | #AB8B6E |
| RGB | 171, 139, 110 |
| HSL | 29°, 27%, 55% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Tranquil Tan
Tranquil Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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.
Tranquil Tan is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Tranquil 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 #AB8B6E in HSL space. Pair Tranquil 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 Tranquil Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tranquil 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 3163 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Yearling (SW 7725), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Yearling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
Behr's nearest match is Poncho (S240-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Poncho swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tranquil Tan is Jackson Tan (HC-46). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Jackson Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Jackson Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Tranquil Tan is Cobbler Shop (P052) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28.5 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cobbler Shop swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Confidence (PPG1078-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Confidence swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Confidence (PPG1078-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Confidence swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mesa Tan (DEC718), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Mesa Tan swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Tranquil Tan. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tranquil Tan. The nearest is Gold Taffeta (0276) at ΔE 4.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Taffeta swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Madrona (CA102), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tranquil Tan is Staddle Stone (BD37) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Staddle Stone swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tranquil Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tranquil Tan without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →