Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Tropical Tan |
| SKU | 1080-5 |
| Hex | #BA8F68 |
| RGB | 186, 143, 104 |
| HSL | 29°, 37%, 57% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About PPG / Glidden Tropical Tan
Tropical Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Tropical 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
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 brown 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
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Tropical Tan 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 #BA8F68 in HSL space. Pair Tropical 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.
PPG / Glidden Tropical Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tropical 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 PPG / Glidden 1080-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Tan
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Tropical Tan is Oak Creek (SW 7718) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oak Creek swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tropical Tan
The closest Behr equivalent of Tropical Tan is Burnished Caramel (HDC-CL-15). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31). If Behr is your counter, order Burnished Caramel and you'll get the same color. See the full Burnished Caramel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tropical Tan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Tropical Tan is Harbor Highlands Tan (1139). At ΔE 0.75 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Harbor Highlands Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Harbor Highlands Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Valspar's nearest match is Grizzly (8003-17E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tan without repainting risk. See the full Grizzly swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tropical Tan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Tropical Tan is Wheat Toast (PPG1080-5). 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 31 vs 31). If Glidden is your counter, order Wheat Toast and you'll get the same color. See the full Wheat Toast swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Sweetened Tea (314-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tan without repainting risk. See the full Sweetened Tea swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tropical Tan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Butcher Paper (HGSW 2153), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tan without repainting risk. See the full Butcher Paper swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Mission Gold (DET685), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tan without repainting risk. See the full Mission Gold swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Tropical Tan. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tropical Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tropical Tan is Sand (NO. 45) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Safari Sun (0248), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tan without repainting risk. See the full Safari Sun swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tropical Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tropical Tan is Apple Crisp (0247) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Crisp swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tropical Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Tropical Tan is Rye (CA101) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tropical Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Tropical Tan is Frida (C2-602) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frida swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Tropical Tan
Portola Paints's nearest match is Bandelier (BANDELIER), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tropical Tan without repainting risk. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tropical Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tropical Tan is Apple Crisp (0247) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Crisp swatch →