Tuscan Tan 20YY 53/238 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DCC198, estimated LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ferncliffe from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DCC198 · 20YY 53/238
Tuscan Tan
56%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Tuscan Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCC198
RGB220, 193, 152
Estimated LRV55.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Tuscan Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Tuscan Tan
#DCC198
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B77B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Tuscan Tan
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Tuscan Tan Room Palettes
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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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Tuscan Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Tuscan Tan have?
Tuscan Tan by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Tuscan Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Tuscan Tan are Ferncliffe by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Clair De Lune by Behr (a close digital match), Warmed Biscuit by Dutch Boy (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Tuscan 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 Tuscan Tan?
Tuscan Tan has a estimated lightness value of 55.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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