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Behr Aspen BranchHDC-NT-16G · #C6BCAD · LRV 51

Aspen Branch reads as a warm red-orange tone — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr HDC-NT-16G actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR ASPEN BRANCH
RGB 198, 188, 173LRV 51

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameAspen Branch
SKUHDC-NT-16G
Hex#C6BCAD
RGB198, 188, 173
HSL36°, 18%, 73%
LRV51
Undertonewarm red-orange tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Behr Aspen Branch

At LRV 51, Aspen Branch is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Aspen Branch is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.

Closest matches by brand

18 brands within ΔE 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 9173 · #C8BCAB · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 51
SW 9611 · #CABEAD · ΔE 1.16 · LRV 52
SW 2844 · #C2BDB1 · ΔE 2.41 · LRV 51
SW 7524 · #CABAA8 · ΔE 2.64 · LRV 50

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.53
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
CSP-65 · #C4BAAB · ΔE 0.53 · LRV 50
861 · #C3BDB1 · ΔE 1.97 · LRV 50
CSP-170 · #C5BEAD · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 52
CW-50 · #C5BEAD · ΔE 2.04 · LRV 52

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.18
All neutral at Valspar →
8006-2D · #C1BBB0 · ΔE 2.18 · LRV 50
8004-26C · #C0BDAE · ΔE 3.58 · LRV 51
2005-10B · #CCB9AC · ΔE 4.75 · LRV 50.7
8004-27B · #BCBCAE · ΔE 5 · LRV 50

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.14
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1023-3 · #C8BFB2 · ΔE 1.14 · LRV 53
PPG15-25 · #C8BCAA · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 51
PPG1019-3 · #C5B9AF · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 50
PPG18-03 · #C9B8AA · ΔE 3.66 · LRV 50

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG15-25 · #C8BCAB · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 51
40YY 51/084 · #C6BEB0 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 51
45YY 51/105 · #C7BEAC · ΔE 1.6 · LRV 51
20YY 49/071 · #C5BBB0 · ΔE 1.86 · LRV 49

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.96
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
421-2DB · #C7BCA8 · ΔE 1.96 · LRV 51
405-2DB · #C8BFB5 · ΔE 2.33 · LRV 53
411-2DB · #CDBDAA · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 52
423-2DB · #C1BCA7 · ΔE 4.1 · LRV 50
HGSW 3066 · #CBB9AB · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 50
HGSW 6065 · #CBB9AB · ΔE 4.06 · LRV 50

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.95
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DEC752 · #CCBEAC · ΔE 1.95 · LRV 49
DEGR03 · #C8BDB2 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 52
DET637 · #C7BDA8 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 51
DEGR08 · #C1BBB2 · ΔE 2.76 · LRV 50

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.26
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-109 · #C5BBAC · ΔE 0.26 · LRV 50
JG-19 · #BDB7AC · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 48
JG-133 · #C6BBB2 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 51

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.01
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. CB2 · #C6BAAA · ΔE 1.01 · LRV 50
NO. 283 · #C5BDAC · ΔE 1.57 · LRV 51
NO. 229 · #C7BEB3 · ΔE 1.79 · LRV 52
NO. 4 · #C7BFAB · ΔE 2.7 · LRV 52

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.29
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0336 · #C6BCAA · ΔE 1.29 · LRV 51
0232 · #C2BCAD · ΔE 2.05 · LRV 50
0183 · #CCBDAB · ΔE 2.26 · LRV 52
0573 · #C3BEB2 · ΔE 2.43 · LRV 51

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0232 · #C2BAAB · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 50
0567 · #C7BEB2 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 52
H0109 · #C4BDAD · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 51
0420 · #C3BFAE · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 52

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All neutral at Rodda →
CA079 · #C2BAAD · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 50
CA036 · #C8BAA8 · ΔE 1.88 · LRV 50
CA069 · #C9BDB1 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 52
CA140 · #C3BAA7 · ΔE 2.06 · LRV 50

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.31
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-784 · #C9BAAA · ΔE 2.31 · LRV 50
C2-928 · #C1BCB3 · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 51
C2-895 · #C8BAA3 · ΔE 3.1 · LRV 50
C2-910 · #C4BCA4 · ΔE 4.09 · LRV 50

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.49
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-LT-13 · #C2B8B2 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 49

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.48
All neutral at Portola Paints →
PIANO ROOM · #BAB6AB · ΔE 3.48 · LRV 47
SEVILLA · #BDB6A2 · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 47
TOPANGA · #D4C0AF · ΔE 4.64 · LRV 55

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.98
All neutral at Backdrop →
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 65

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All neutral at Kompozit →
0232 · #C2BAAB · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 50
0567 · #C7BEB2 · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 52
0188 · #CCBBAB · ΔE 3.21 · LRV 51
0420 · #C3BFAE · ΔE 3.46 · LRV 52

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Aspen Branch within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

ECC-44-1 · LRV 51
ECC-46-1 · LRV 50
HDC-FL13-10 · LRV 50
PPU5-13 · LRV 52
T13-8 · LRV 52
BXC-13 · LRV 52

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #C6BCAD in HSL space. Pair Aspen Branch with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#C6BCAD + #ADB7C6
TRIADIC
#C6BCAD · #ADC6BC · #BCADC6
ANALOGOUS
#C6B0AD · #C6BCAD · #C4C6AD

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.88:1fail
Sample text on black
11.2:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Aspen Branch Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Aspen Branch 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 HDC-NT-16G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Shiitake (SW 9173), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aspen Branch without repainting risk. See the full Shiitake swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Aspen Branch

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Aspen Branch is Greenwich Gate (CSP-170) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Greenwich Gate swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Valspar has no exact twin of Aspen Branch. The nearest is Mother Nature (8004-26C) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Mother Nature swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Aspen Branch

PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Stonington (PPG15-25), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aspen Branch without repainting risk. See the full Stonington swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Glidden's nearest match is Stonington (PPG15-25), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aspen Branch without repainting risk. See the full Stonington swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Weathered Stone (421-2DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.96). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aspen Branch without repainting risk. See the full Weathered Stone swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Aspen Branch

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Aspen Branch. The nearest is Social Call (HGSW 3066) at ΔE 4.06 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Social Call swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Aspen Branch

At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Aspen Branch is Moonbeam (DEGR03) — very close at ΔE 2.16, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Moonbeam swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Aspen Branch

The closest Magnolia Home equivalent of Aspen Branch is Solid Wood (JG-109). At ΔE 0.26 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51). If Magnolia Home is your counter, order Solid Wood and you'll get the same color. See the full Solid Wood swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Drop Cloth (NO. 283), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aspen Branch without repainting risk. See the full Drop Cloth swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Soft Leather (0336), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aspen Branch without repainting risk. See the full Soft Leather swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Hirshfield's's nearest match is Phelps Putty (H0109), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 51 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aspen Branch without repainting risk. See the full Phelps Putty swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Rodda's nearest match is Sand (CA036), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.88). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aspen Branch without repainting risk. See the full Sand swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Aspen Branch

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Aspen Branch is Cappuccino Froth (C2-784) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cappuccino Froth swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Clare has no exact twin of Aspen Branch. The nearest is Greige (PNT100-LT-13) at ΔE 4.49 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 49 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Greige swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Portola Paints has no exact twin of Aspen Branch. The nearest is Topanga (TOPANGA) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 55 vs 51). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Topanga swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Aspen Branch

Kompozit's nearest match is Hearthstone (0567), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 52 vs 51) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Aspen Branch without repainting risk. See the full Hearthstone swatch →

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