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Favorite Tan

44%LRV Value
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Favorite Tan 6157 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C1AE91, LRV 44 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Woolen Sweater from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Favorite Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#C1AE91
RGB193, 174, 145
LRV43.7
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Favorite Tan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Favorite 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-WilliamsFavorite Tan
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyWoolen Sweater

Woolen Sweater

Dutch Boy

Nearly identical

Wetland Clay

Valspar

Nearly identical

Egyptian Sand

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Rock Cliffs

PPG

Nearly identical

Lenox Tan

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Woven Straw

Behr

Nearly identical

Olive Gold

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

3am Latte

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Metal .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Yorkshire Tan

Kilz

Very similar

Light Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Favorite Tan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Favorite Tan

#C1AE91

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A9AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Favorite Tan

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Fox Hill

Complement

Citadel

Favorite Tan Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Smokehouse

Pop

Tigereye

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Cilantro

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Bunglehouse Blue

Pop

Sapphire

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Tamarind

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Safari

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Camelback

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More beige colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Windsor Tan

Behr · MQ2-26

#C7B8A0

Stylish

PPG · 1101-3

#CEC1A5

Chocolate Froth

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Moth Gray

PPG · 1024-4

#D1C9BA

Deep Marsh

Vista Paint · 0233

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Sedge

Vista Paint · 0226

#B1A690

Favorite Tan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Favorite Tan have?
Favorite Tan by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Favorite Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Favorite Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Favorite Tan are Woolen Sweater by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Wetland Clay by Valspar (a near-identical match), Egyptian Sand by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Favorite 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 Favorite Tan?
Favorite Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 43.7, 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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