Tawny Port S-G-730 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #522E36, estimated LRV 4 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Merlot from Sherwin-Williams (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #522E36 · S-G-730
Tawny Port
4%Estimated LRV
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Tawny Port Technical Profile
HEX Code#522E36
RGB82, 46, 54
Estimated LRV4.0
UndertoneWarm (Pink)
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Color Familyred
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Tawny Port
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tawny Port
#522E36
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#6B5248
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tawny Port
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tawny Port 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
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Tawny Port — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tawny Port have?
Tawny Port by Behr has a warm (pink) undertone and sits in the red 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 Tawny Port from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tawny Port are Merlot by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match), Bookmarker by Kilz (a very close match), Crimson Red by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Tawny Port'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 Tawny Port?
Tawny Port has a estimated lightness value of 4.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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