Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Back to Nature |
| SKU | S340-4 |
| Hex | #A6B188 |
| RGB | 166, 177, 136 |
| HSL | 76°, 21%, 61% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | green / cool |
| Family | Green |
About Behr Back to Nature
Back to Nature sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its green 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.
Back to Nature is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greens bridge indoors and out, so they suit living rooms, kitchens and sunrooms.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 green from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Back to Nature 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 #A6B188 in HSL space. Pair Back to Nature 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 Back to Nature Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Back to Nature 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 S340-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Back to Nature
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Haven (SW 6437), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Nature without repainting risk. See the full Haven swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Back to Nature
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Back to Nature is Dill Weed (481) — very close at ΔE 2.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dill Weed swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Back to Nature
At Valspar, the closest color to Back to Nature is Terrarium (V059-4) — very close at ΔE 3.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Terrarium swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Back to Nature
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Back to Nature is Sparrow Song (PPG11-13) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sparrow Song swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Back to Nature
At Glidden, the closest color to Back to Nature is Sparrow Song (PPG11-13) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sparrow Song swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Back to Nature
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Back to Nature. The nearest is Urban Zen (228-4DB) at ΔE 4.37 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Urban Zen swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Back to Nature
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Haven (HGSW 2255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Nature without repainting risk. See the full Haven swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Back to Nature
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Back to Nature is Family Tree (DET503) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Family Tree swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Back to Nature
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Back to Nature. The nearest is Hidden Glade (0744) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Hidden Glade swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Back to Nature
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Back to Nature is Venetian Glass (H0079) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Venetian Glass swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Back to Nature
C2 Paint's nearest match is Wasabi (C2-666), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone, so it substitutes for Back to Nature without repainting risk. See the full Wasabi swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Back to Nature
At Kompozit, the closest color to Back to Nature is Green Glass (0751) — very close at ΔE 2.3, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 45 vs 38) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Glass swatch →