Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Arid Plains |
| SKU | PPU25-07 |
| Hex | #B6B4A9 |
| RGB | 182, 180, 169 |
| HSL | 51°, 8%, 69% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | yellow / warm |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Arid Plains
Arid Plains sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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.
Arid Plains 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Valspar
Benjamin Moore
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Magnolia Home
Kompozit
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Arid Plains 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 #B6B4A9 in HSL space. Pair Arid Plains 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 Arid Plains Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Arid Plains 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 PPU25-07 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Arid Plains
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Arid Plains is Sensible Hue (SW 6198). At ΔE 0.64 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Sensible Hue and you'll get the same color. See the full Sensible Hue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Arid Plains
Valspar's nearest match is Soulful Grey (6004-1B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.6 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Arid Plains without repainting risk. See the full Soulful Grey swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Arid Plains
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Gray Huskie (1473), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.4). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Arid Plains without repainting risk. See the full Gray Huskie swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Arid Plains
C2 Paint's nearest match is Vex (C2-927), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.79). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Arid Plains without repainting risk. See the full Vex swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Arid Plains
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Arid Plains is Lamp Room Gray (NO. 88) — very close at ΔE 2.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lamp Room Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Arid Plains
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Arid Plains is Pewter Patter (DET627) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pewter Patter swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Arid Plains
At Kompozit, the closest color to Arid Plains is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Arid Plains
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Arid Plains is Sultry Gray (442-3DB) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sultry Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Arid Plains
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Arid Plains is City Street (PPG1018-3) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full City Street swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Arid Plains
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Arid Plains is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Arid Plains
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Arid Plains. The nearest is Flower Jar (JG-46) at ΔE 4.47 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Flower Jar swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Arid Plains
Clare has no exact twin of Arid Plains. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Arid Plains
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Arid Plains — the nearest deck color, Underdog (BD-UD), is clearly different (ΔE 10.51). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Behr PPU25-07 instead. See the full Underdog swatch →