Tropical Tan 1080-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #BA8F68, estimated 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.
PPG · #BA8F68 · 1080-5
Tropical Tan
31%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Tropical Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#BA8F68
RGB186, 143, 104
Estimated LRV31.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Tropical Tan
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Tropical Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tropical Tan are Harbor Highlands Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Burnished Caramel by Behr (a close digital match), Tatami Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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