Wilmington Tan 270F-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BA9866, estimated 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.
Behr · #BA9866 · 270F-5
Wilmington Tan
34%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Wilmington Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#BA9866
RGB186, 152, 102
Estimated LRV33.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Compare alternatives to Wilmington Tan
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Danish Pine
Hirshfield's
#BA9967
Close digital match
Rustic City
Sherwin-Williams
#BA9A67
Close digital match
Golden Granola
PPG
#B8996B
Close digital match
Danish Pine
Vista Paint
#B59767
Close digital match
Toasted Almond
Benjamin Moore
#B49767
Close digital match
New Cork
Dunn-Edwards
#B89B6B
Close digital match
Duster
Farrow & Ball
#BA9C69
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#BE986A
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#B5946B
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Colors That Work With Wilmington Tan
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Wilmington Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Wilmington Tan Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Wilmington Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Wilmington Tan are Danish Pine by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Rustic City by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Golden Granola by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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