Polo Tan N260-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C8B597, estimated LRV 48 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wicker Basket from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C8B597 · N260-3
Polo Tan
48%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Polo Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8B597
RGB200, 181, 151
Estimated LRV47.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Wicker Basket
Hirshfield's
#C7B699
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Prairie Dance
Valspar
#CBB695
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Lamb's Wool
Sherwin-Williams
#CAB598
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Wood Smoke
Dutch Boy
#CBB99B
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Wicker Basket
Vista Paint
#C5B495
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Fairway Oaks
Benjamin Moore
#CAB495
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Real Simple
PPG
#CCB896
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High Noon
Dunn-Edwards
#CFB999
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Colors That Work With Polo Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Polo Tan
#C8B597
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Polo Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Polo 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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Polo Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Polo Tan have?
Polo 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 Polo Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Polo Tan are Wicker Basket by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Prairie Dance by Valspar (a close digital match), Lamb's Wool by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Polo 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 Polo Tan?
Polo Tan has a estimated lightness value of 47.6, 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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