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Ref. #BAA487 · UL170-4

Gobi Tan

39%LRV Value
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Gobi Tan UL170-4 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BAA487, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brush Beige from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Gobi Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#BAA487
RGB186, 164, 135
LRV38.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandBehr

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Gobi Tan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Gobi Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

BehrGobi Tan
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBrush Beige

Brush Beige

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Antelope

PPG

Nearly identical

Desert Gray

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Towrope

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Au Lait Ole

Valspar

Nearly identical

Outerbanks

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Highlight

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

3am Latte

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Iced Mocha

Kilz

Very similar

Light Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Metal .02

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Gobi Tan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Gobi Tan

#BAA487

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ABAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Gobi Tan

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Kaffir Lime

Complement

Denim

Gobi Tan Room Palettes

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

Walls

Close Knit

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

This Color

Pop

Campfire Blaze

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Nurture

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Purple Potion

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Silver Charm

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

This Color

Pop

Liberty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Gobi Tan.

Basketry

Behr · PPU4-5

#BDA286

Chateau

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#B5A28A

Symphony Gold

Behr · T16-16

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Mocha Foam

Behr · T15-17

#BBA28E

Makrut Lime

Behr · PPU8-08A

#B9AB85

Chamois Tan

Behr · PPU8-7

#B3A385

More beige colors from other brands

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

Timson Sand

Benjamin Moore · CW-140

#D9CEBA

Free Spirited

Dunn-Edwards · DEGR09

#DEDAD1

Svelte Sage

Sherwin-Williams · 6164

#B2AC96

Pacific Khaki

PPG · 70YY 57/098

#CDC9B6

Intuitive

PPG · 1022-2

#CFC6BC

Basket Beige

Sherwin-Williams · 6143

#C0A98B

Gobi Tan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Gobi Tan have?
Gobi Tan by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gobi Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gobi Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gobi Tan are Brush Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Antelope by PPG (a near-identical match), Wild by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gobi 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 Gobi Tan?
Gobi Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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