Wilmington Tan 270F-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BA9866, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Danish Pine from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA9866 · 270F-5
Wilmington Tan
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Wilmington Tan Technical Profile
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Wilmington Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Wilmington Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrWilmington Tan
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sDanish Pine
Danish Pine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Rustic City
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Granola
PPG
Nearly identical
Danish Pine
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Toasted Almond
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
New Cork
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Lariat Tan
Valspar
Very similar
Petit Shallot
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Wilmington Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Wilmington Tan
#BA9866
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wilmington Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wilmington 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 Wilmington Tan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Wilmington Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Wilmington Tan have?
Wilmington Tan by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Wilmington Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Wilmington Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wilmington Tan are Danish Pine by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Rustic City by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Golden Granola by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Wilmington 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 Wilmington Tan?
Wilmington Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.9, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Wilmington Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.