Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Bistro |
| SKU | MQ2-34 |
| Hex | #715A54 |
| RGB | 113, 90, 84 |
| HSL | 12°, 15%, 39% |
| LRV | 11 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Behr Bistro
With an LRV of 11, Bistro is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Bistro works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
13 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Bistro 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 #715A54 in HSL space. Pair Bistro 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 Bistro Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bistro 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 MQ2-34 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bistro
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Bistro. The nearest is Deepest Mauve (SW 5) at ΔE 3.72 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deepest Mauve swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bistro
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Velvet Plum (CSP-420), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Bistro without repainting risk. See the full Velvet Plum swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bistro
Valspar has no exact twin of Bistro. The nearest is Berry Brandy (1005-9B) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11.8 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Brandy swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bistro
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Bistro. The nearest is Coffee House (PPG1077-7) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coffee House swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bistro
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Bistro is Mystique Maroon (402-6DB) — very close at ΔE 3.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mystique Maroon swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bistro
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Bistro is Missing Link (DE6041) — very close at ΔE 2.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Missing Link swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bistro
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Bistro is Connoisseur (0143) — very close at ΔE 2.72, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Connoisseur swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bistro
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Bistro is Wooden Nutmeg (H0139) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 12 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wooden Nutmeg swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Bistro
At Rodda, the closest color to Bistro is Fondue (CA072) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fondue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bistro
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Bistro. The nearest is Brunette (C2-597) at ΔE 3.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 11 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brunette swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Bistro
Clare has no exact twin of Bistro. The nearest is Coffee Date (PNT100-DP-53) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 14 vs 11). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coffee Date swatch →