Brazilian Tan N250-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFC9B8, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Basking Ridge Beige from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DFC9B8 · N250-2
Brazilian Tan
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Brazilian Tan Technical Profile
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Brazilian Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brazilian Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBrazilian Tan
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBasking Ridge Beige
Basking Ridge Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Floppy Hat
Kilz
Nearly identical
Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
New Penny
Valspar
Nearly identical
Roasted Garlic
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cocoa Cream
PPG
Nearly identical
Practical Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Take-Out
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Scallop
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Take-Out
Vista Paint
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brazilian Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brazilian Tan
#DFC9B8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AD82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Brazilian Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brazilian 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Brazilian Tan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brazilian Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brazilian Tan have?
Brazilian Tan by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Brazilian Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brazilian Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brazilian Tan are Basking Ridge Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Floppy Hat by Kilz (a near-identical match), Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brazilian 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 Brazilian Tan?
Brazilian Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Why Brazilian Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.