Ref. #D7AE83 · BXC-67
Santa Fe Tan
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Santa Fe Tan Technical Profile
What color is Santa Fe Tan? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D7AE83. Colors similar to Santa Fe Tan include Benjamin Moore Creamy Custard, Sherwin-Williams Golden Gate, Sherwin-Williams New Colonial Yellow. Santa Fe Tan has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 46 gives Santa Fe Tan depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Santa Fe Tan
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Creamy Custard
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Gate
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Caramel Cloud
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cheddar Biscuit
PPG
Nearly identical
Antiquarian Brass
Kilz
Nearly identical
Caramel Cloud
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sunswept Sand
Valspar
Very similar
Friar Tuck
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Santa Fe Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Santa Fe Tan
#D7AE83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Santa Fe Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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.
Santa Fe Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Santa Fe Tan have?
Santa Fe Tan by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Santa Fe Tan from other brands?
The closest matches are Creamy Custard by Benjamin Moore (#D6AF84), Golden Gate by Sherwin-Williams (#D9AD7F), New Colonial Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (#D9AD7F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Santa Fe Tan?
Santa Fe Tan has an LRV of 46.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Santa Fe Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.