Traditional Tan 20YY 47/145 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #C8B79E, estimated LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Windsor Tan from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #C8B79E · 20YY 47/145
Traditional Tan
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Traditional Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8B79E
RGB200, 183, 158
Estimated LRV48.6
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Traditional Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Traditional Tan
#C8B79E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Traditional Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Traditional 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
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Traditional Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Traditional Tan have?
Traditional Tan by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Traditional Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Traditional Tan are Windsor Tan by Behr (a close digital match), Windsor Greige by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Elemental Tan by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Traditional 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 Traditional Tan?
Traditional Tan has a estimated lightness value of 48.6, 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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