Lariat Tan 3004-7B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BE986A, LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sandy Valley from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BE986A · 3004-7B
Lariat Tan
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Lariat Tan Technical Profile
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Lariat Tan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Lariat Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLariat Tan
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreSandy Valley
Sandy Valley
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Back to Basics
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Mannered Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sahara Sands
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Back to Basics
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Welcome Home
PPG
Nearly identical
Amber Leaf
Behr
Nearly identical
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Maple View
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Lariat Tan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Lariat Tan
#BE986A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AFB181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Lariat Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Lariat 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 Lariat 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.
Lariat Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Lariat Tan have?
Lariat Tan by Valspar has a warm (golden) 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 Lariat Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Lariat Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Lariat Tan are Sandy Valley by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Back to Basics by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Clay .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Lariat 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 Lariat Tan?
Lariat Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.4, 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 Lariat Tan's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.