Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Archivist |
| SKU | T14-17 |
| Hex | #9F8C73 |
| RGB | 159, 140, 115 |
| HSL | 34°, 19%, 54% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | red-orange / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Archivist
Archivist sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, 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.
Archivist 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 at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Valspar
C2 Paint
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Benjamin Moore
Farrow & Ball
Dutch Boy
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Archivist 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 #9F8C73 in HSL space. Pair Archivist 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 Archivist Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Archivist 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 T14-17 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Archivist
The closest Valspar equivalent of Archivist is Mountain Hideaway (M225). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.7 vs 27). If Valspar is your counter, order Mountain Hideaway and you'll get the same color. See the full Mountain Hideaway swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Archivist
C2 Paint's nearest match is In the Bag (C2-840), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Archivist without repainting risk. See the full In the Bag swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Archivist
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Tuscan Mosaic (DE6208), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Archivist without repainting risk. See the full Tuscan Mosaic swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Archivist
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Archivist is Clay (1034) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Clay swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Archivist
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Archivist is Barro Verde (SW 9123) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Barro Verde swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Archivist
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Archivist is Drab (NO. 41) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Drab swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Archivist
At Kompozit, the closest color to Archivist is Whipcord (0338) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 29 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Whipcord swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Archivist
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Archivist is Roasted Chestnut (PPG15-30) — very close at ΔE 3.47, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Roasted Chestnut swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Archivist
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Archivist. The nearest is Stone Cottage (421-4DB) at ΔE 4.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Stone Cottage swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Archivist
Backdrop has no exact twin of Archivist. The nearest is Anita (BD-AN) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 33 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Anita swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Archivist
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Archivist — the nearest deck color, Shagbark Olive (0352), is clearly different (ΔE 5.46). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Behr T14-17 instead. See the full Shagbark Olive swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Archivist
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Archivist — the nearest deck color, Garden Party (JG-53), is clearly different (ΔE 8.29). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Behr T14-17 instead. See the full Garden Party swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Archivist
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Archivist — the nearest deck color, Shade (PNT100-MD-14), is clearly different (ΔE 10.88). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Behr T14-17 instead. See the full Shade swatch →