Sun Tan 3002-8A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #DCB995, estimated LRV 52 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Friar Tuck from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #DCB995 · 3002-8A
Sun Tan
52%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Sun Tan Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCB995
RGB220, 185, 149
Estimated LRV52.1
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Friar Tuck
Dunn-Edwards
#DDB994
Close digital match
Jute
Behr
#DDBB96
Close digital match
Nutmeg Glow
PPG
#D8B691
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Brownstone
Vista Paint
#DDBC9B
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Bagel
Sherwin-Williams
#D7B593
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Natural Leather
Benjamin Moore
#D7B38E
Close digital match
Honey Glow
Hirshfield's
#E0BF99
Close digital match
Vanilla Crème
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#DAB390
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#DFC09E
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#DFBD87
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Colors That Work With Sun Tan
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sun Tan
#DCB995
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B87A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sun Tan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sun 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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Sun Tan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sun Tan have?
Sun Tan by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Sun Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sun Tan are Friar Tuck by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Jute by Behr (a close digital match), Nutmeg Glow by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Sun 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 Sun Tan?
Sun Tan has a estimated lightness value of 52.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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