Dapper Tan 10YY 55/163 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9C1A8, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grand Soiree from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D9C1A8 · 10YY 55/163
Dapper Tan
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dapper Tan Technical Profile
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Dapper Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dapper Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGDapper Tan
Nearly identical
BehrGrand Soiree
Grand Soiree
Behr
Nearly identical
Vanilla Iced Coffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rocio
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cliff's View
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Candle Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Oxford Stone
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
King Arthurs Court
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Colony Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tea With Cream
Kilz
Nearly identical
Westwood
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dapper Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dapper Tan
#D9C1A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dapper Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dapper 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 Dapper 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.
Dapper Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dapper Tan have?
Dapper Tan by PPG 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 Dapper Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dapper Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dapper Tan are Grand Soiree by Behr (a near-identical match), Plateau by Behr (a near-identical match), Nut Flavor by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dapper 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 Dapper Tan?
Dapper Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.7, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dapper Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.