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Ref. #C7B8B2 · 80YR 49/062

Classic Tan

50%LRV Value
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Classic Tan 80YR 49/062 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C7B8B2, LRV 50 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Seagull Beach from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Classic Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#C7B8B2
RGB199, 184, 178
LRV49.6
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familyneutral
BrandPPG

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Classic Tan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Classic Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

PPGClassic Tan
Nearly identical
ValsparSeagull Beach

Seagull Beach

Valspar

Nearly identical

Georgian Pink

Behr

Nearly identical

Chocolate Milk

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Soufflé

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Soufflé

Vista Paint

Very similar

Temperate Taupe

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Plush

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Dove Feather

Kilz

Very similar

Batik

Benjamin Moore

Very similar

Dove Tale

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

Air .07

Colorhouse

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Classic Tan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Classic Tan

#C7B8B2

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#ADA585

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Classic Tan

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Mountain Canyon

Complement

Silver Springs

Classic Tan Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Introspective

Pop

Cinnabar

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Currant Berry

Pop

Green Pear

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Christmas Ivy

Pop

Sticky Note Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Classic Tan.

Grey Fuchsia

PPG · 90RR 49/061

#C9B7B8

Silver Clamshell

PPG · 30YY 49/071

#C2B9AE

Rocky Road

PPG · PPG1000-2

#C2BAAD

Hikers Paradise

PPG · PPG0998-2

#BEBBB1

Grey Birch

PPG · 60YY 51/101

#C4BFAC

Candlestick Silver

PPG · 30YY 46/036

#BAB6B1

More neutral colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Gray Morn

Valspar · 8006-11B

#CACACA

Smoky Blue

Sherwin-Williams · 7604

#596E79

Carambola

Sherwin-Williams · 9667

#EFEBD1

Spring Forest

Vista Paint · 0738

#65906D

Glass Slippers

Valspar · 1003-8A

#BAA0B1

Sandlot Gray

Benjamin Moore · 2107-50

#BEB0A7

Classic Tan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Classic Tan have?
Classic Tan by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Classic Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Classic Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Classic Tan are Seagull Beach by Valspar (a near-identical match), Georgian Pink by Behr (a near-identical match), Chocolate Milk by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Classic 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 Classic Tan?
Classic Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.6, 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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