Tropical Tan 1080-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BA8F68, LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Harbor Highlands Tan from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA8F68 · 1080-5
Tropical Tan
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tropical Tan Technical Profile
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Tropical Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Tropical Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGTropical Tan
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHarbor Highlands Tan
Harbor Highlands Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Burnished Caramel
Behr
Nearly identical
Tatami Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweetened Tea
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grizzly
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mission Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rustic Charm
Vista Paint
Very similar
Blonde Shell
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Tropical Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tropical Tan
#BA8F68
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0AF82
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tropical Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tropical 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 Tropical Tan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Tropical Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tropical Tan have?
Tropical Tan 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 Tropical Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Tropical Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Tan are Harbor Highlands Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Burnished Caramel by Behr (a near-identical match), Tatami Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Tropical 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 Tropical Tan?
Tropical Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.1, 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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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 Tropical Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.