Tawny Port S-G-730 is a red paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #522E36, 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.
Ref. #522E36 · S-G-730
Tawny Port
4%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Tawny Port Technical Profile
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Tawny Port in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tawny Port in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTawny Port
Very similar
Sherwin-WilliamsMerlot
Merlot
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bookmarker
Kilz
Very similar
Crimson Red
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Plumbago
Vista Paint
Very similar
Ancient Burgundy
Valspar
Very similar
Brinjal
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bewitched
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Kung Fu
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wine Goblet
Dunn-Edwards
Visible difference
Gooseberry
PPG
Visible difference
Purple Violet
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tawny Port
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
Pure 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
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Tawny Port.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tawny Port in your own space before committing.
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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Tawny Port's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.