Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Barista |
| SKU | N210-3 |
| Hex | #BAB8AC |
| RGB | 186, 184, 172 |
| HSL | 51°, 9%, 70% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Barista
Barista sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Barista 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
18 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Barista 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 #BAB8AC in HSL space. Pair Barista 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 Barista Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Barista 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 N210-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barista
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Barista is Mindful Gray (SW 7016) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Barista
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Barista is Bone Black (CW-715). At ΔE 0.92 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Bone Black and you'll get the same color. See the full Bone Black swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Barista
Valspar's nearest match is Simple Gray (8004-29C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.46). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Barista without repainting risk. See the full Simple Gray swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Barista
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Barista is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Barista
At Glidden, the closest color to Barista is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Barista
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Cliff Face (422-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Barista without repainting risk. See the full Cliff Face swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Barista
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Barista is Mindful Gray (HGSW 3476) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mindful Gray swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Barista
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Barista is Stoneware Clay (DEGR16). At ΔE 0.84 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Stoneware Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Stoneware Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Barista
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Barista is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Barista
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Barista. The nearest is Light Blue (NO. 22) at ΔE 4.1 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Light Blue swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Barista
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Barista is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Barista
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Barista is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilized swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Barista
Rodda's nearest match is Chiseled Shale (R044), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barista without repainting risk. See the full Chiseled Shale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Barista
C2 Paint's nearest match is Vex (C2-927), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.61). It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Barista without repainting risk. See the full Vex swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Barista
Clare has no exact twin of Barista. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Barista
Portola Paints's nearest match is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Barista without repainting risk. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Barista
At Kompozit, the closest color to Barista is Fossilized (0581) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a cool green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fossilized swatch →