Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Albuquerque |
| SKU | QE-21 |
| Hex | #CBA37F |
| RGB | 203, 163, 127 |
| HSL | 28°, 42%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Albuquerque
Albuquerque sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Albuquerque is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Albuquerque within Behr'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 #CBA37F in HSL space. Pair Albuquerque 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.
Behr Albuquerque Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Albuquerque 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 Behr QE-21 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Albuquerque
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Albuquerque is Totally Tan (SW 6115). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Totally Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Albuquerque
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Albuquerque is Roxbury Caramel (HC-42) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roxbury Caramel swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Albuquerque
The closest Valspar equivalent of Albuquerque is My Chai (8003-17D). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). If Valspar is your counter, order My Chai and you'll get the same color. See the full My Chai swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Albuquerque
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.68). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Albuquerque without repainting risk. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Albuquerque
The closest Glidden equivalent of Albuquerque is Siesta Dreams (PPG1080-4). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order Siesta Dreams and you'll get the same color. See the full Siesta Dreams swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Albuquerque
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Albuquerque is Rustic Rye (314-4DB). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Rustic Rye and you'll get the same color. See the full Rustic Rye swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Albuquerque
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Albuquerque is Totally Tan (HGSW 2155). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Totally Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Totally Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Albuquerque
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Albuquerque is Iced Coffee (DEBN48) — very close at ΔE 2.53, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Iced Coffee swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Albuquerque
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Albuquerque is Fake Tan (NO. 9912) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fake Tan swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Albuquerque
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Albuquerque. The nearest is Cinnamon Toast (0246) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Albuquerque
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Albuquerque is Cowhide (0155) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cowhide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Albuquerque
At Rodda, the closest color to Albuquerque is Loam (CA119) — very close at ΔE 2.5, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Albuquerque
C2 Paint's nearest match is Buff Orpington (BD32), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.82). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Albuquerque without repainting risk. See the full Buff Orpington swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Albuquerque
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Albuquerque. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Albuquerque
At Kompozit, the closest color to Albuquerque is Cowhide (0155) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cowhide swatch →