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Ref. #DFC9B8 · N250-2

Brazilian Tan

61%LRV Value
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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.

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Brazilian Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#DFC9B8
RGB223, 201, 184
LRV60.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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.

#FFFFFF

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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

Base

Lightweight Beige

Complement

Sail Away

Brazilian Tan Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Peat

Pop

Fall Foliage

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Brazil Nut

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Tealish

Pop

Liberty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Brazilian Tan.

Coral Stone

Behr · PPU2-7

#DDC3B6

Wisp of Mauve

Behr · PPU2-6

#D9C7BE

Life Is a Peach

Behr · T17-05

#E5CDBE

Venetian Mask

Behr · PPU3-6

#E7CEB6

Cocoa Parfait

Behr · PPL-77

#DFCEC2

Even Better Beige

Behr · DC-010

#D4CABA

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

#F1ECE5

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · 0316

#D6C6A0

Earthy Cane

PPG · 1103-4

#C5B28B

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

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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