Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Tailored Tan |
| SKU | V132-3 |
| Hex | #C7B6A6 |
| RGB | 199, 182, 166 |
| HSL | 29°, 23%, 72% |
| LRV | 48.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Valspar Tailored Tan
Tailored Tan sits in the mid-range at LRV 48.2, 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.
Tailored 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Tailored Tan within Valspar'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 #C7B6A6 in HSL space. Pair Tailored 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.
Valspar Tailored Tan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tailored 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 Valspar V132-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tailored Tan
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tailored Tan is Cool Beige (SW 9086). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.2). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Cool Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Cool Beige swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tailored Tan
Behr's nearest match is Ranch Tan (QE-28), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tailored Tan without repainting risk. See the full Ranch Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tailored Tan
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tailored Tan is Knitting Basket (CSP-405) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Knitting Basket swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tailored Tan
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Tailored Tan is Summer Suede (PPG14-14) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tailored Tan
At Glidden, the closest color to Tailored Tan is Summer Suede (PPG14-14) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Summer Suede swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tailored Tan
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Tailored Tan is Ball of Twine (412-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ball of Twine swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tailored Tan
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tailored Tan is Straw Tote (HGSW 3096). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.2). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Straw Tote and you'll get the same color. See the full Straw Tote swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tailored Tan
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Tailored Tan is Steveareno Beige (DEC766). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48.2). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Steveareno Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Steveareno Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tailored Tan
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Tailored Tan is Solid Wood (JG-109) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tailored Tan
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Tailored Tan is Roasted Macadamia (NO. CB2) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Macadamia swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tailored Tan
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Tailored Tan. The nearest is Thistle Gray (0197) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tailored Tan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Tailored Tan is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tailored Tan
Rodda's nearest match is Quill (CA035), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tailored Tan without repainting risk. See the full Quill swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tailored Tan
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Tailored Tan. The nearest is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Tailored Tan
Clare has no exact twin of Tailored Tan. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tailored Tan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Tailored Tan is Thistle Gray (0197) — very close at ΔE 3.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thistle Gray swatch →