Friendly Tan 2008-8A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C29E7F, LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wickerwork from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C29E7F · 2008-8A
Friendly Tan
38%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Friendly Tan Technical Profile
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Friendly Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Friendly Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparFriendly Tan
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWickerwork
Wickerwork
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Milano
Behr
Nearly identical
Earthy Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Brownington Court
PPG
Nearly identical
Metallic Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tailored Tan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Raw Wood
Kilz
Very similar
Iced Coffee
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rustic Rye
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Friendly Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Friendly Tan
#C29E7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFAD83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Friendly Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Friendly 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Friendly Tan.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Friendly Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Friendly Tan have?
Friendly Tan by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Friendly Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Friendly Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Friendly Tan are Wickerwork by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Milano by Behr (a near-identical match), Earthy Tan by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Friendly 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 Friendly Tan?
Friendly Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.5, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Friendly Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.