Authentic Tan N290-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #EDE3CA, estimated LRV 73 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Milk Paint from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #EDE3CA · N290-2
Authentic Tan
73%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Authentic Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#EDE3CA
RGB237, 227, 202
Estimated LRV73.0
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Milk Paint
Vista Paint
#EEE4CC
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Oatmeal
Benjamin Moore
#EDE4CB
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Crafted White
Valspar
#EDE2C9
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Navajo White
Dunn-Edwards
#EBE1C9
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Morocco Sand
PPG
#ECE3CC
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Petticoat
Hirshfield's
#EFE5CE
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Restoration Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
#E9E1CA
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Zested Lemon
Dutch Boy
#ECE4CA
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Lime White
Farrow & Ball
#E8DEC9
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Pale Almond
Kilz
#EBDFC9
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Air .02
Colorhouse
#ECE6D1
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Colors That Work With Authentic Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Authentic Tan
#EDE3CA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Authentic Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Authentic Tan Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Authentic Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Authentic Tan have?
Authentic Tan by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Authentic Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Authentic Tan are Milk Paint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Organic Cotton by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Oatmeal by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Authentic Tan's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Authentic Tan?
Authentic Tan has a estimated lightness value of 73.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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