Color spec
| Brand | Backdrop |
| Name | Anita |
| SKU | BD-AN |
| Hex | #A89886 |
| RGB | 168, 152, 134 |
| HSL | 32°, 16%, 59% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Backdrop Anita
Anita sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Anita is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Backdrop colors
closest in the Backdrop deckThe nearest shades to Anita within Backdrop's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A89886 in HSL space. Pair Anita with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Backdrop Anita Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Anita from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Backdrop BD-AN directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Anita
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Sanderling (SW 7513), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anita without repainting risk. See the full Sanderling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Anita
Behr's nearest match is Silent Sands (T17-11), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anita without repainting risk. See the full Silent Sands swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Anita
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Anita. The nearest is Downtown (CSP-165) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Downtown swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Anita
At Valspar, the closest color to Anita is Land of Nod (T589) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.4 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Land of Nod swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Anita
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Diversion (PPG1021-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anita without repainting risk. See the full Diversion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Anita
The closest Glidden equivalent of Anita is Diversion (PPG1021-4). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Glidden is your counter, order Diversion and you'll get the same color. See the full Diversion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Anita
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Anita is Timber (411-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Timber swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Anita
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Domaine (HGSW 3443), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anita without repainting risk. See the full Domaine swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Anita
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Anita is Kiln Dried (DET692). At ΔE 0.45 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Kiln Dried and you'll get the same color. See the full Kiln Dried swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Anita
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Anita. The nearest is Antiquing (JG-128) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquing swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Anita
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Anita. The nearest is Dead Salmon (NO. 28) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dead Salmon swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Anita
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Hopedale Beige (H121), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anita without repainting risk. See the full Hopedale Beige swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Anita
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anita without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Anita
At Rodda, the closest color to Anita is Hemp (CA149) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hemp swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Anita
C2 Paint's nearest match is Scout (C2-826), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.69). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anita without repainting risk. See the full Scout swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Anita
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Anita is La Catedral (LA CATEDRAL) — very close at ΔE 3.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full La Catedral swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Anita
Kompozit's nearest match is Village Crier (0190), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Anita without repainting risk. See the full Village Crier swatch →