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Behr Authentic Tan

N290-2 · #EADDC6 · LRV 73.3

Compare with other brands: PPG Heavy Cream is a 99% match

Authentic Tan (N290-2) is a light beige from Behr with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 73.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is PPG Heavy Cream (99% match).

Compare Authentic Tan with other brands

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LRV

73.3 · Light

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

N290-2

HEX

#EADDC6

RGB

234, 221, 198

HSL

38°, 46%, 85%

Family

Beiges

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Authentic Tan FAQ

What undertone does Authentic Tan have?

Authentic Tan is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Authentic Tan?

Authentic Tan has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 73.3 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.

What is the closest match to Authentic Tan in other brands?

PPG: Heavy Cream (PPG1098-2), 99%; Sherwin-Williams: Navajo White (SW 6126), 99%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Navajo White (HGSW6126), 99%; Benjamin Moore: Barely Beige (1066), 99%; Glidden: Camel Tan (PPG12-13), 99%; Valspar: Malted Milk (7003-9), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Cream Wave (DE6198), 98%; Farrow & Ball: Lime White (No. 1), 94%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Authentic Tan?

The HEX code of Authentic Tan (N290-2) is #EADDC6, RGB 234, 221, 198. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.