Cheetah Tan LC230-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #D0B9A4, estimated LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bauhaus Buff from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Kilz · #D0B9A4 · LC230-01
Cheetah Tan
51%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cheetah Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#D0B9A4
RGB208, 185, 164
Estimated LRV50.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Cheetah Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cheetah Tan
#D0B9A4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cheetah Tan
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Cheetah 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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Cheetah Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cheetah Tan have?
Cheetah Tan by Kilz 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 Cheetah Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cheetah Tan are Bauhaus Buff by Behr (a close digital match), Classic Taupe by Behr (a close digital match), Saint Martin Sand by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Cheetah 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 Cheetah Tan?
Cheetah Tan has a estimated lightness value of 50.8, 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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