Brazilian Tan N250-2 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #DFC9B8, estimated 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.
Behr · #DFC9B8 · N250-2
Brazilian Tan
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Brazilian Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#DFC9B8
RGB223, 201, 184
Estimated LRV60.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Brazilian Tan
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Brazilian Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brazilian Tan Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Brazilian Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brazilian Tan are Basking Ridge Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Floppy Hat by Kilz (a close digital match), Beige by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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