Dapper Tan 10YY 55/163 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D9C1A8, estimated 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.
PPG · #D9C1A8 · 10YY 55/163
Dapper Tan
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Dapper Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9C1A8
RGB217, 193, 168
Estimated LRV55.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Dapper Tan
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dapper Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dapper 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Dapper Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dapper Tan are Grand Soiree by Behr (a close digital match), Plateau by Behr (a close digital match), Nut Flavor by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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