Windsor Tan MQ2-26 is a beige paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C7B8A0, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jefferson House Tan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C7B8A0 · MQ2-26
Windsor Tan
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Windsor Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#C7B8A0
RGB199, 184, 160
Estimated LRV49.0
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandBehr
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#C6B79E
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#C4B49C
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#C9BBA7
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#CABCA8
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Pigeon Gray
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#C1B4A0
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Kangaroo
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#C0B299
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Colors That Work With Windsor Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Windsor Tan
#C7B8A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Windsor Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Windsor 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
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Windsor Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Windsor Tan have?
Windsor Tan by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Windsor Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Windsor Tan are Jefferson House Tan by PPG (a close digital match), Traditional Tan by PPG (a close digital match), Dusty Trail by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Windsor 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 Windsor Tan?
Windsor Tan has a estimated lightness value of 49.0, 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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