Sombrero Tan 16-01 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D1AC99, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mountain Laurel from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1AC99 · 16-01
Sombrero Tan
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sombrero Tan Technical Profile
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Sombrero Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sombrero Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSombrero Tan
Nearly identical
Vista PaintMountain Laurel
Mountain Laurel
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hayride
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Tan Blush
Kilz
Nearly identical
Rundlet Peach
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Ole Washboard
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sweet Tea
Behr
Very similar
Pinky Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Mojave Sunset
Valspar
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sombrero Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sombrero Tan
#D1AC99
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0A982
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sombrero Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sombrero 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 Sombrero 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.
Sombrero Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sombrero Tan have?
Sombrero Tan by PPG has a warm (golden) 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 Sombrero Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sombrero Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sombrero Tan are Mountain Laurel by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Hayride by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Half Moon Bay Blush by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sombrero 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 Sombrero Tan?
Sombrero Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sombrero Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.