Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Beige Tellin |
| SKU | PPG15-31 |
| Hex | #C5B093 |
| RGB | 197, 176, 147 |
| HSL | 35°, 30%, 67% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About PPG / Glidden Beige Tellin
Beige Tellin 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.
Beige Tellin 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
15 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
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Beige Tellin within PPG / 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 #C5B093 in HSL space. Pair Beige Tellin 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.
PPG / Glidden Beige Tellin Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Beige Tellin 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 PPG / Glidden PPG15-31 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beige Tellin
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sawgrass Basket (SW 9121), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Tellin without repainting risk. See the full Sawgrass Basket swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Beige Tellin
Behr's nearest match is Toasted Wheat (280E-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Tellin without repainting risk. See the full Toasted Wheat swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Beige Tellin
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Truffle (AF-130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Tellin without repainting risk. See the full Truffle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Beige Tellin
At Valspar, the closest color to Beige Tellin is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.85, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Beige Tellin
The closest Glidden equivalent of Beige Tellin is Beige Tellin (PPG15-31). At ΔE 0.42 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 Glidden is your counter, order Beige Tellin and you'll get the same color. See the full Beige Tellin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Beige Tellin
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Beige Tellin is Sycamore Bark (416-4DB). At ΔE 0.66 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 Dutch Boy is your counter, order Sycamore Bark and you'll get the same color. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Beige Tellin
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Nomadic Desert (HGSW 3146), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Beige Tellin without repainting risk. See the full Nomadic Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Beige Tellin
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Beige Tellin. The nearest is Sandal (DEC715) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sandal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Beige Tellin
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Beige Tellin is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.85, 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 Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Beige Tellin
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Beige Tellin is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.62, 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 Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Beige Tellin
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Beige Tellin is 3am Latte (0175). At ΔE 0.9 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 Diamond Vogel is your counter, order 3am Latte and you'll get the same color. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Beige Tellin
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Beige Tellin is Only Yesterday (0296) — very close at ΔE 2.73, 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 Only Yesterday swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Beige Tellin
At Rodda, the closest color to Beige Tellin is Cardamom (CA141) — very close at ΔE 2.11, 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 Cardamom swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Beige Tellin
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Beige Tellin is Kalahari (C2-828). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Kalahari and you'll get the same color. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Beige Tellin
At Kompozit, the closest color to Beige Tellin is Only Yesterday (0296) — very close at ΔE 2.73, 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 Only Yesterday swatch →