Family Legacy Tan 00YY 43/196 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C9AB8F, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Beige Intenso from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C9AB8F · 00YY 43/196
Family Legacy Tan
44%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Family Legacy Tan Technical Profile
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Family Legacy Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Family Legacy Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGFamily Legacy Tan
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBeige Intenso
Beige Intenso
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Peanut Shell
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dover Plains
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gathering Place
Behr
Nearly identical
Palm Desert Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Woven Jute
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fossil Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fossil Tan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
10 Gallon Hat
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Family Legacy Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Family Legacy Tan
#C9AB8F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEAE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Family Legacy Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Family Legacy 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 Family Legacy 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.
Family Legacy Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Family Legacy Tan have?
Family Legacy 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 Family Legacy Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Family Legacy Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Family Legacy Tan are Beige Intenso by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Peanut Shell by Kilz (a near-identical match), Dover Plains by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Family Legacy 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 Family Legacy Tan?
Family Legacy Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.5, 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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