Dapper Tan 6144 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #947F65, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coriander Seed from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #947F65 · 6144
Dapper Tan
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Dapper Tan Technical Profile
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Dapper Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Dapper Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsDapper Tan
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCoriander Seed
Coriander Seed
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Leather Pouch
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Vintage Finds
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wooly Thyme
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Canvasback Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Macchiato
Behr
Nearly identical
Crunch Granola
Valspar
Very similar
Wooly Thyme
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sleeping Cabin
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pearl Mouse Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Nourish .04
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Dapper Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Dapper Tan
#947F65
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AB81
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Dapper Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Dapper 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Dapper 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.
Dapper Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Dapper Tan have?
Dapper Tan by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Dapper Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Dapper Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Dapper Tan are Coriander Seed by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Leather Pouch by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Vintage Finds by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Dapper 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 Dapper Tan?
Dapper Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Dapper Tan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.