Tropical Tan PWL-84 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CBB391, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whole Wheat from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBB391 · PWL-84
Tropical Tan
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Tropical Tan Technical Profile
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Tropical Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrTropical Tan
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWhole Wheat
Whole Wheat
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
New Potato
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hazy Earth
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fairway Oaks
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Satin Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Only Yesterday
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Adobe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Only Yesterday
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tea With Cream
Kilz
Very similar
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Metal .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Tan
#CBB391
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABAF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical 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 Tropical 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.
Tropical Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Tan have?
Tropical Tan by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Tropical Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Tan are Whole Wheat by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), New Potato by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Hazy Earth by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical 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 Tropical Tan?
Tropical Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 47.0, 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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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 Tropical Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.