Cheetah Tan LC230-01 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #D0B9A4, 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.
Ref. #D0B9A4 · LC230-01
Cheetah Tan
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cheetah Tan Technical Profile
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Cheetah Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cheetah Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCheetah Tan
Nearly identical
BehrBauhaus Buff
Bauhaus Buff
Behr
Nearly identical
Saint Martin Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Fortress Stone
PPG
Nearly identical
Milk Toast
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ginger Root
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Ball of Twine
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Rustic Taupe
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rocio
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Baguette
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cheetah Tan
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cheetah Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cheetah 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Cheetah Tan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cheetah Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cheetah Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cheetah Tan are Bauhaus Buff by Behr (a near-identical match), Classic Taupe by Behr (a near-identical match), Saint Martin Sand by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cheetah Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.