Suntan Glow 230F-5 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BD8474, LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoked Salmon from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BD8474 · 230F-5
Suntan Glow
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Suntan Glow Technical Profile
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Suntan Glow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Suntan Glow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSuntan Glow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSmoked Salmon
Smoked Salmon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Western Pink
Valspar
Nearly identical
Copper Trail
PPG
Nearly identical
Baked Cinnamon
Kilz
Very similar
Brick Fence
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Spice Island
Vista Paint
Very similar
Roycroft Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Amber Wood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
First Lady
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Suntan Glow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Suntan Glow
#BD8474
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFA383
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Suntan Glow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Suntan Glow 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 Suntan Glow.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Suntan Glow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Suntan Glow have?
Suntan Glow by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Suntan Glow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Suntan Glow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Suntan Glow are Smoked Salmon by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Savannah Clay by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Western Pink by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Suntan Glow'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 Suntan Glow?
Suntan Glow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.0, 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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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 Suntan Glow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.