Apache Tan DEC746 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #D5BFA5, estimated LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rocio from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #D5BFA5 · DEC746
Apache Tan
54%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Apache Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#D5BFA5
RGB213, 191, 165
Estimated LRV54.1
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 Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Compare alternatives to Apache Tan
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Rocio
Vista Paint
#D4BEA6
Close digital match
Bradstreet Beige
Benjamin Moore
#D2BEA5
Close digital match
Grand Soiree
Behr
#D9C2A8
Close digital match
Mish Mosh
Valspar
#D6BEA1
Close digital match
Tea With Cream
Kilz
#D1BBA2
Close digital match
Dapper Tan
PPG
#D9C1A8
Close digital match
Buckram Binding
Sherwin-Williams
#D9C3A6
Close digital match
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
#D6C2AC
Close digital match
Persian Fable
Hirshfield's
#D2BB9C
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Dutch Boy
#D7C5AE
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Colors That Work With Apache Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apache Tan
#D5BFA5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAF83
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apache Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apache 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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Apache Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apache Tan have?
Apache Tan by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Apache Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apache Tan are Rocio by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Bradstreet Beige by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Grand Soiree by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Apache 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 Apache Tan?
Apache Tan has a estimated lightness value of 54.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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