Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Harmonic Tan |
| SKU | SW 6136 |
| Hex | #C6B08A |
| RGB | 198, 176, 138 |
| HSL | 38°, 34%, 66% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Sherwin-Williams Harmonic Tan
Harmonic Tan 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.
Harmonic 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
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Harmonic 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 #C6B08A in HSL space. Pair Harmonic 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 Harmonic Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Harmonic 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 6136 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
At Behr, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is Palomino Tan (BXC-07) — very close at ΔE 2.32, 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 Palomino Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Bridgewater Tan (1096), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Bridgewater Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
At Valspar, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is Withered Moss (6007-3C) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.3 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Withered Moss swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Cane swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
Glidden's nearest match is Earthy Cane (PPG1103-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Earthy Cane swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is New Potato (216-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Potato swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Harmonic Tan is Harmonic Tan (HGSW 3195). 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 45 vs 45). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Harmonic Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Harmonic Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is Trail Blazer (DET633) — very close at ΔE 3.15, 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 Trail Blazer swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Harmonic Tan. The nearest is Summer Pear (JG-44) at ΔE 4.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Pear swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Harmonic Tan is Cat's Paw (NO. 240). At ΔE 0.62 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 Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Cat's Paw and you'll get the same color. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Green Gold (0317), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Harmonic Tan without repainting risk. See the full Green Gold swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Harmonic Tan is Green Gold (0317). At ΔE 0.83 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 Hirshfield's is your counter, order Green Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
At Rodda, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Harmonic Tan is Challah (C2-859) — very close at ΔE 2.66, 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 Challah swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Harmonic Tan. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Harmonic Tan
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Harmonic Tan is Green Gold (0317). At ΔE 0.83 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 Kompozit is your counter, order Green Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Green Gold swatch →