Council Bluff Tan 90YR 43/101 is a neutral paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BFACA0, LRV 43 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crushed Stone from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BFACA0 · 90YR 43/101
Council Bluff Tan
43%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Council Bluff Tan Technical Profile
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Council Bluff Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Council Bluff Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCouncil Bluff Tan
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCrushed Stone
Crushed Stone
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Chelsea Mauve
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Adobe Straw
Behr
Nearly identical
Dancing Deer
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Adirondack Path
Valspar
Nearly identical
Driftscape Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Staccato Mauve
Kilz
Very similar
Snuggled
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Jitney
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cozy Cover
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Council Bluff Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Council Bluff Tan
#BFACA0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA985
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Council Bluff Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Council Bluff 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Council Bluff Tan.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Council Bluff Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Council Bluff Tan have?
Council Bluff 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 Council Bluff Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Council Bluff Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Council Bluff Tan are Crushed Stone by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Chelsea Mauve by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Adobe Straw by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Council Bluff 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 Council Bluff Tan?
Council Bluff Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.1, 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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Why Council Bluff Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.