Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Basswood |
| SKU | MQ2-46 |
| Hex | #C7AE95 |
| RGB | 199, 174, 149 |
| HSL | 30°, 31%, 68% |
| LRV | 45 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Basswood
Basswood sits in the mid-range at LRV 45, 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.
Basswood 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
15 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
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Basswood 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 #C7AE95 in HSL space. Pair Basswood 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 Basswood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Basswood 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 MQ2-46 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Basswood
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Nomadic Desert (SW 6107), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basswood without repainting risk. See the full Nomadic Desert swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Basswood
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Truffle (AF-130), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basswood without repainting risk. See the full Truffle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Basswood
The closest Valspar equivalent of Basswood is Moose Mousse (3003-10A). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 45.1 vs 45). If Valspar is your counter, order Moose Mousse and you'll get the same color. See the full Moose Mousse swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Basswood
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Basswood is Persuasion (PPG1077-3). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Persuasion and you'll get the same color. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Basswood
Glidden's nearest match is Persuasion (PPG1077-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basswood without repainting risk. See the full Persuasion swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Basswood
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Basswood is Sycamore Bark (416-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sycamore Bark swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Basswood
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Nomadic Desert (HGSW 3146), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basswood without repainting risk. See the full Nomadic Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Basswood
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Basswood is Sandal (DEC715). At ΔE 0.71 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 42 vs 45). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Sandal and you'll get the same color. See the full Sandal swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Basswood
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Basswood. The nearest is Embossed Letter (JG-106) at ΔE 4.09 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Embossed Letter swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Basswood
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Basswood is Templeton Pink (NO. 303) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Templeton Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Basswood
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Basswood is 3am Latte (0175) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full 3am Latte swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Basswood
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Basswood is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Basswood
Rodda's nearest match is Barley (CA052), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly darker (LRV 43 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Basswood without repainting risk. See the full Barley swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Basswood
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Basswood is Kalahari (C2-828) — very close at ΔE 2.28, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kalahari swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Basswood
At Kompozit, the closest color to Basswood is Apple Pie (0162) — very close at ΔE 2.92, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 45) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Apple Pie swatch →