Valspar Friendly Tan
2008-8A · #C29875 · LRV ~35.2
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Caramelized (~96% proximity)Friendly Tan (2008-8A) is a mid-tone beige from Valspar, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 35.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Caramelized (~96% proximity).
Closest tone to Friendly Tan in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
35.2 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
2008-8A
HEX
#C29875
RGB
194, 152, 117
HSL
27°, 39%, 61%
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Friendly Tan FAQ
What is the LRV of Friendly Tan?
Friendly Tan has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 35.2 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Friendly Tan in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Caramelized (SW 9186), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mountain Hideaway (1154), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Summer Spice (PPG16-02), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Warm Hearth (DE6110), ~95% proximity; PPG: Doeskin (PPG1082-5), ~94% proximity; Behr: Teatime (PPU4-06), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Woven Wicker (HGSW9104), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Naperon (No. 315), ~85% 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 Friendly Tan?
The HEX code of Friendly Tan (2008-8A) is #C29875, RGB 194, 152, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.