Light Autumn Brown 90YR 31/227 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B79274, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tan-Gent from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B79274 · 90YR 31/227
Light Autumn Brown
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Light Autumn Brown Technical Profile
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Light Autumn Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Light Autumn Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGLight Autumn Brown
Nearly identical
BehrTan-Gent
Tan-Gent
Behr
Nearly identical
Café Miel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Country Life
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Colorado Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Serengeti Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blonde Shell
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Caramelized
Kilz
Very similar
Canoe
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ginger Nut
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Autumn Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Autumn Brown
#B79274
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Light Autumn Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light Autumn Brown 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 Light Autumn Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Light Autumn Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Autumn Brown have?
Light Autumn Brown by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Light Autumn Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Light Autumn Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Light Autumn Brown are Tan-Gent by Behr (a near-identical match), Café Miel by Valspar (a near-identical match), Country Life by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Light Autumn Brown'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 Light Autumn Brown?
Light Autumn Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.9, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Light Autumn Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.