Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Tan Suede |
| SKU | P012 |
| Hex | #CBB399 |
| RGB | 203, 179, 153 |
| HSL | 31°, 32%, 70% |
| LRV | 47.2 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Valspar Tan Suede
Tan Suede sits in the mid-range at LRV 47.2, 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.
Tan Suede is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
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 pink 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
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Tan Suede 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 #CBB399 in HSL space. Pair Tan Suede 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 Tan Suede Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tan Suede 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 P012 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tan Suede
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Tan Suede is Bittersweet Stem (SW 7536). At ΔE 0.48 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.2). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Bittersweet Stem and you'll get the same color. See the full Bittersweet Stem swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tan Suede
The closest Behr equivalent of Tan Suede is Sepia Filter (T17-03). At ΔE 0.73 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.2). If Behr is your counter, order Sepia Filter and you'll get the same color. See the full Sepia Filter swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tan Suede
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Tan Suede is Fairway Oaks (1075) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fairway Oaks swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Tan Suede
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Happy Trails (PPG1084-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan Suede without repainting risk. See the full Happy Trails swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tan Suede
Glidden's nearest match is Fortress Stone (10YY 46/154), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan Suede without repainting risk. See the full Fortress Stone swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Tan Suede
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Summer Straw Hat (414-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan Suede without repainting risk. See the full Summer Straw Hat swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tan Suede
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Common Thread (HGSW 3116), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan Suede without repainting risk. See the full Common Thread swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Tan Suede
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Tan Suede is Stonish Beige (DEC716). At ΔE 0.27 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 47.2). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Stonish Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Stonish Beige swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tan Suede
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tan Suede. The nearest is Templeton Pink (NO. 303) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tan Suede
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tan Suede is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Tan Suede
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Tan Suede. The nearest is Wicker Basket (0280) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 47.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Tan Suede
Rodda's nearest match is Whole Grain (CA099), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 49 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan Suede without repainting risk. See the full Whole Grain swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tan Suede
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kalahari (C2-828), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 47.2) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Tan Suede without repainting risk. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Tan Suede
Kompozit has no exact twin of Tan Suede. The nearest is Wicker Basket (0280) at ΔE 3.77 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 47.2). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →