Perfect Tan N280-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBB086, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bridgewater Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBB086 · N280-4
Perfect Tan
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Perfect Tan Technical Profile
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Perfect Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Perfect Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrPerfect Tan
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreBridgewater Tan
Bridgewater Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cookie Crumb
PPG
Nearly identical
Only Yesterday
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Only Yesterday
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Safari
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Oak Harbor
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Maize
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Young At Heart
Valspar
Very similar
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pale Ale
Kilz
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Perfect Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Perfect Tan
#CBB086
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Perfect Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Perfect 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 Perfect 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.
Perfect Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Perfect Tan have?
Perfect 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 Perfect Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Perfect Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Perfect Tan are Bridgewater Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Wilmington Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cookie Crumb by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Perfect 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 Perfect Tan?
Perfect Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.5, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Perfect Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.