Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Baguette |
| SKU | MQ2-15 |
| Hex | #B3916B |
| RGB | 179, 145, 107 |
| HSL | 32°, 32%, 56% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Baguette
Baguette sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Baguette 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 by brand
16 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Baguette 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 #B3916B in HSL space. Pair Baguette 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 Baguette Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Baguette 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 MQ2-15 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Baguette
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Baguette (SW 6123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baguette without repainting risk. See the full Baguette swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Baguette
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Autumn Leaf (1131), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baguette without repainting risk. See the full Autumn Leaf swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Baguette
The closest Valspar equivalent of Baguette is Cuppa Tea (8004-17E). 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 30 vs 31). If Valspar is your counter, order Cuppa Tea and you'll get the same color. See the full Cuppa Tea swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Baguette
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Baguette is Wheat Toast (PPG1080-5) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wheat Toast swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Baguette
At Glidden, the closest color to Baguette is Creamy Caramel (PPG1096-5) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Creamy Caramel swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Baguette
Dutch Boy's nearest match is High Plains (316-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baguette without repainting risk. See the full High Plains swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Baguette
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Baguette (HGSW 2183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baguette without repainting risk. See the full Baguette swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Baguette
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Baguette is Maple View (DE6152) — very close at ΔE 2.79, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Maple View swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Baguette
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Baguette. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Baguette
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Sand (NO. 45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baguette without repainting risk. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Baguette
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Spiced Rum (0240), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.25). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baguette without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Rum swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Baguette
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Tan Hide (0261), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baguette without repainting risk. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Baguette
Rodda's nearest match is Rye (CA101), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baguette without repainting risk. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Baguette
C2 Paint's nearest match is Veneer (C2-857), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baguette without repainting risk. See the full Veneer swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Baguette
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Baguette. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 4.25 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Baguette
Kompozit's nearest match is Tan Hide (0261), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Baguette without repainting risk. See the full Tan Hide swatch →