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Behr Bermuda GrassMQ6-57 · #9E9C79 · LRV 32

Bermuda Grass reads as a warm yellow tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover the color's details, what Behr MQ6-57 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

BEHR BERMUDA GRASS
RGB 158, 156, 121LRV 32

Color spec

BrandBehr
NameBermuda Grass
SKUMQ6-57
Hex#9E9C79
RGB158, 156, 121
HSL57°, 16%, 55%
LRV32
Undertonewarm yellow tone
FamilyNeutral
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About Behr Bermuda Grass

Bermuda Grass sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.

Bermuda Grass 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 5

The 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

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.74
All neutral at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 7728 · #A29F80 · ΔE 1.74 · LRV 34
SW 7726 · #9D986F · ΔE 2.38 · LRV 31
SW 2826 · #A39B7E · ΔE 3.54 · LRV 33
SW 2812 · #979F7F · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 33

Benjamin Moore

4,068 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.31
All neutral at Benjamin Moore →
AF-405 · #A1A07E · ΔE 1.31 · LRV 34
AF-445 · #979C78 · ΔE 2.86 · LRV 32
2143-30 · #A59C79 · ΔE 3.07 · LRV 33
HC-94 · #A49A79 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 32

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.29
All neutral at Valspar →
6005-4A · #A49E7E · ΔE 2.29 · LRV 34
6002-4A · #A29F73 · ΔE 2.61 · LRV 33.6
T620 · #A59E80 · ΔE 3.09 · LRV 34.1
8003-27D · #A69E7E · ΔE 3.12 · LRV 34

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.81
All neutral at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1115-5 · #9C9F75 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 33
PPG1122-5 · #9DA074 · ΔE 3.22 · LRV 34
PPG1114-5 · #A59D71 · ΔE 3.35 · LRV 33
FLLW620 · #9DA073 · ΔE 3.4 · LRV 34

Glidden

3,101 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.81
All neutral at Glidden →
PPG1115-5 · #9C9F75 · ΔE 2.81 · LRV 33
PPG1114-5 · #A49D70 · ΔE 3.3 · LRV 33
10GY 32/204 · #949F7B · ΔE 4.98 · LRV 32

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.41
All neutral at Dutch Boy →
324-4DB · #999F77 · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 33
322-4DB · #AAA077 · ΔE 3.88 · LRV 35
325-3DB · #979F7F · ΔE 4.11 · LRV 33

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.56
All neutral at Dunn-Edwards →
DE6250 · #9D9C7E · ΔE 1.56 · LRV 31
DE6257 · #9C9C82 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 30
DET517 · #9A9E88 · ΔE 4.86 · LRV 33

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.7
All neutral at Magnolia Home →
JG-52 · #9C9878 · ΔE 1.7 · LRV 31
JG-57 · #979A82 · ΔE 4.07 · LRV 31

Farrow & Ball

302 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.97
All neutral at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 12 · #A49C7C · ΔE 2.97 · LRV 33
NO. 19 · #9C9F89 · ΔE 4.72 · LRV 34

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.72
All neutral at Diamond Vogel →
0359 · #A69C7B · ΔE 3.72 · LRV 33
0365 · #A49A7C · ΔE 4.18 · LRV 33
0428 · #989F83 · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 33

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All neutral at Hirshfield's →
0415 · #9E9F7D · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 35
H0081 · #9C9D85 · ΔE 3.69 · LRV 33
0359 · #A19675 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 32
0365 · #A29778 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 31

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.28
All neutral at Rodda →
CA172 · #969B82 · ΔE 4.28 · LRV 31

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.73
All neutral at C2 Paint →
C2-665 · #979E7E · ΔE 3.73 · LRV 33
C2-924 · #9C9880 · ΔE 3.89 · LRV 31
C2-873 · #A79E81 · ΔE 4.14 · LRV 34
C2-891 · #A59B80 · ΔE 4.9 · LRV 33

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.7
All neutral at Clare →
PNT100-MD-64 · #9FA47B · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 35

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.57
All neutral at Annie Sloan →
CHATEAU GREY · #A49C77 · ΔE 2.57 · LRV 33

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.49
All neutral at Kompozit →
0415 · #9E9F7D · ΔE 1.49 · LRV 34
0359 · #A19675 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 31
0365 · #A29778 · ΔE 4.54 · LRV 31

Similar Behr colors

closest in the Behr deck

The nearest shades to Bermuda Grass within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

760D-5 · LRV 32
N330-5 · LRV 34
PPU9-04 · LRV 33
750D-5 · LRV 31
BNC-24 · LRV 32
PPU8-06 · LRV 33

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #9E9C79 in HSL space. Pair Bermuda Grass with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#9E9C79 + #797B9E
TRIADIC
#9E9C79 · #799E9C · #9C799E
ANALOGOUS
#9E8A79 · #9E9C79 · #8E9E79

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
2.81:1fail
Sample text on black
7.49:1AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Behr Bermuda Grass Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Bermuda Grass 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 MQ6-57 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bermuda Grass. The nearest is Colonial Revival Green Stone (SW 2826) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Colonial Revival Green Stone swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Bermuda Grass. The nearest is Old Salem Gray (HC-94) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Old Salem Gray swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

At Valspar, the closest color to Bermuda Grass is Dusty Olive (6005-4A) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Olive swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Bermuda Grass is Pine Trail (PPG1115-5) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Trail swatch →

Glidden Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

At Glidden, the closest color to Bermuda Grass is Pine Trail (PPG1115-5) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pine Trail swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bermuda Grass is Jalapeño Tango (324-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jalapeño Tango swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Fairbank Green (DE6250), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bermuda Grass without repainting risk. See the full Fairbank Green swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

Magnolia Home's nearest match is Countryside (JG-52), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bermuda Grass without repainting risk. See the full Countryside swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Bermuda Grass is Green Stone (NO. 12) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Green Stone swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Bermuda Grass. The nearest is Abbey Stone (0365) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Abbey Stone swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

Hirshfield's's nearest match is French Pear (0415), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bermuda Grass without repainting risk. See the full French Pear swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

C2 Paint has no exact twin of Bermuda Grass. The nearest is Saguaro (C2-665) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Saguaro swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

Clare has no exact twin of Bermuda Grass. The nearest is Extra Virgin (PNT100-MD-64) at ΔE 3.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Extra Virgin swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Bermuda Grass is Chateau Grey (CHATEAU GREY) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chateau Grey swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Bermuda Grass

Kompozit's nearest match is French Pear (0415), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.49). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Bermuda Grass without repainting risk. See the full French Pear swatch →

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