Behr Authentic Tan
N290-2 · #EADDC6 · LRV ~73.3
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Heavy Cream (~99% proximity)Authentic Tan (N290-2) is a light beige from Behr with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 73.3 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Heavy Cream (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Authentic Tan in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
73.3 · Light
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
N290-2
HEX
#EADDC6
RGB
234, 221, 198
HSL
38°, 46%, 85%
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Authentic Tan FAQ
What undertone does Authentic Tan have?
Authentic Tan is a light beige with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Authentic Tan in other brands?
PPG: Heavy Cream (PPG1098-2), ~99% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Navajo White (SW 6126), ~99% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Navajo White (HGSW6126), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Barely Beige (1066), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Camel Tan (PPG12-13), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Malted Milk (7003-9), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cream Wave (DE6198), ~98% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Lime White (No. 1), ~94% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.