Favorite Tan 6157 is a beige paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C1AE91, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #C1AE91 · 6157
Favorite Tan
44%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Favorite Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#C1AE91
RGB193, 174, 145
Estimated LRV43.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familybeige
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Favorite Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Favorite Tan
#C1AE91
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9AD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
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
Favorite 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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Favorite Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Favorite Tan are Woolen Sweater by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Wetland Clay by Valspar (a close digital match), Egyptian Sand by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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