Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Basic Khaki |
| SKU | HDC-NT-09 |
| Hex | #C4B7A1 |
| RGB | 196, 183, 161 |
| HSL | 38°, 23%, 70% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Basic Khaki
Basic Khaki 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 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.
Basic Khaki 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 Basic Khaki 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 #C4B7A1 in HSL space. Pair Basic Khaki 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 Basic Khaki Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Basic Khaki 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-09 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Basic Khaki
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Peace of Mind (SW 9510), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basic Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Peace of Mind swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Basic Khaki
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Glacial Till (AF-390), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basic Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Glacial Till swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Basic Khaki
The closest Valspar equivalent of Basic Khaki is Soft Stones (6008-1C). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48.1 vs 48). If Valspar is your counter, order Soft Stones and you'll get the same color. See the full Soft Stones swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Basic Khaki
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Dancing Dolphin (PPG1102-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basic Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Dancing Dolphin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Basic Khaki
Glidden's nearest match is Jefferson House Tan (30YY 47/145), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basic Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Jefferson House Tan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Basic Khaki
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Basic Khaki is Flaxen Tan (416-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.39, 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 Flaxen Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Basic Khaki
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Loggia (HGSW 3446), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.65). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basic Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Loggia swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Basic Khaki
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Basic Khaki is Steveareno Beige (DEC766) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Steveareno Beige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Basic Khaki
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Basic Khaki is Solid Wood (JG-109) — very close at ΔE 2.88, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solid Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Basic Khaki
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Basic Khaki is Wall White (NO. 58) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wall White swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Basic Khaki
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Roman Ruins (0225), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basic Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Roman Ruins swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Basic Khaki
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Helen of Troy (0350), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basic Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Basic Khaki
At Rodda, the closest color to Basic Khaki is Quill (CA035) — very close at ΔE 2.79, 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 Quill swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Basic Khaki
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Basic Khaki is Baba Ghanoush (C2-896). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Baba Ghanoush and you'll get the same color. See the full Baba Ghanoush swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Basic Khaki
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Basic Khaki is Sevilla (SEVILLA) — very close at ΔE 2.84, 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 Sevilla swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Basic Khaki
Kompozit's nearest match is Helen of Troy (0350), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basic Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Helen of Troy swatch →