Camel Tan 20YY 41/165 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BFAB90, estimated LRV 42 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is 3am Latte from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #BFAB90 · 20YY 41/165
Camel Tan
42%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Camel Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#BFAB90
RGB191, 171, 144
Estimated LRV42.2
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Camel Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Camel Tan
#BFAB90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Camel Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Camel 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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Camel Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Camel Tan have?
Camel Tan by PPG 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 Camel Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Camel Tan are 3am Latte by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Natural Chamois by Behr (a close digital match), Perfect Beige by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Camel 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 Camel Tan?
Camel Tan has a estimated lightness value of 42.2, 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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