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Transitional Tan

39%LRV Value
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Transitional Tan 6008-2A is a beige paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B0A790, LRV 39 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Stone Walls from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Transitional Tan Technical Profile

HEX Code#B0A790
RGB176, 167, 144
LRV38.9
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familybeige
BrandValspar

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Transitional Tan in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Transitional Tan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

ValsparTransitional Tan
Nearly identical
BehrStone Walls

Stone Walls

Behr

Nearly identical

Berkshire

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Sedge

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Olive Gray

PPG

Nearly identical

Macramé Knot

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Historic Shade

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Svelte Sage

Sherwin-Williams

Nearly identical

Khaki

Kilz

Very similar

Stone .05

Colorhouse

Very similar

Greywood

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Light Gray

Farrow & Ball

Very similar

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Transitional Tan

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Transitional Tan

#B0A790

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#A4AD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Transitional Tan

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

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Transitional Tan

Complement

Charcoal Dust

Transitional Tan Room Palettes

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

Walls

White Pepper

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Amber Sienna

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Bravo!

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Peek-A-Boo Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Transitional Tan.

Artemis

Valspar · 8006-1D

#B0A998

Oyster Shoal

Valspar · 8005-5D

#B7A895

Gray Silt

Valspar · 6002-1C

#ACA799

Koala

Valspar · 8005-8D

#B5A79A

Graceful Gray

Valspar · 8006-2E

#A8A298

Free Wheeling

Valspar · 2006-10A

#B09B8C

More beige colors from other brands

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

Chocolate Froth

Behr · 720C-2

#DFD6CB

Moth Gray

PPG · 1024-4

#D1C9BA

Deep Marsh

Vista Paint · 0233

#ACA08C

Sedge

Vista Paint · 0226

#B1A690

Favorite Tan

Sherwin-Williams · 6157

#C1AE91

Woolen Sweater

Dutch Boy · 418-3DB

#C1AE91

Transitional Tan — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Transitional Tan have?
Transitional Tan by Valspar 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 Transitional Tan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Transitional Tan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Transitional Tan are Stone Walls by Behr (a near-identical match), Berkshire by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Brandon Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Transitional 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 Transitional Tan?
Transitional Tan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.9, 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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