Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Favorite Tan |
| SKU | SW 6157 |
| Hex | #C1AE91 |
| RGB | 193, 174, 145 |
| HSL | 36°, 28%, 66% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Favorite Tan
Favorite Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, 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.
Favorite 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 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 neutral from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
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 Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Favorite Tan within 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 #C1AE91 in HSL space. Pair Favorite 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.
Sherwin-Williams Favorite Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Favorite 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 6157 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Favorite Tan
Behr's nearest match is Vast Desert (UL170-17), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Favorite Tan without repainting risk. See the full Vast Desert swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Favorite Tan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Favorite Tan is Lenox Tan (HC-44). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Lenox Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Lenox Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Favorite Tan
Valspar has no exact twin of Favorite Tan. The nearest is Moose Mousse (3003-10A) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Favorite Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Favorite Tan without repainting risk. See the full Rock Cliffs swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Favorite Tan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Favorite Tan is Rock Cliffs (PPG1101-4). 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 44 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Rock Cliffs and you'll get the same color. See the full Rock Cliffs swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Favorite Tan
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Favorite Tan is Woolen Sweater (418-3DB). 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 44 vs 44). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Woolen Sweater and you'll get the same color. See the full Woolen Sweater swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Favorite Tan
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Favorite Tan is Favorite Tan (HGSW 3215). 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 44 vs 44). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Favorite Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Favorite Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Favorite Tan
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Favorite Tan is Egyptian Sand (DE6207). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 44). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Egyptian Sand and you'll get the same color. See the full Egyptian Sand swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Favorite Tan
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Favorite Tan is Embossed Letter (JG-106) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) 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 Favorite Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Favorite Tan is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) 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 Favorite Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is 3am Latte (0175), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Favorite Tan without repainting risk. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Favorite Tan
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Olive Gold (0281), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Favorite Tan without repainting risk. See the full Olive Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Favorite Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Cardamom (CA141), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Favorite Tan without repainting risk. See the full Cardamom swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Favorite Tan
C2 Paint's nearest match is Epicure (C2-829), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Favorite Tan without repainting risk. See the full Epicure swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Favorite Tan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Favorite Tan. The nearest is Tikal (TIKAL) at ΔE 4.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 46 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tikal swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Favorite Tan
Kompozit's nearest match is Olive Gold (0281), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 44) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Favorite Tan without repainting risk. See the full Olive Gold swatch →