Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Blonde Wood |
| SKU | M250-7 |
| Hex | #A46A24 |
| RGB | 164, 106, 36 |
| HSL | 33°, 64%, 39% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Blonde Wood
With an LRV of 18, Blonde Wood is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Blonde Wood works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
6 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Blonde Wood 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 #A46A24 in HSL space. Pair Blonde Wood 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 Blonde Wood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Blonde Wood 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 M250-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blonde Wood
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Blonde Wood. The nearest is Sconce Gold (SW 6398) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sconce Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Blonde Wood
The closest Valspar equivalent of Blonde Wood is Impala (8002-18G). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Valspar is your counter, order Impala and you'll get the same color. See the full Impala swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Blonde Wood
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Blonde Wood. The nearest is Alloy Bronze (217-7DB) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Alloy Bronze swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Blonde Wood
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Blonde Wood. The nearest is Antiquarium (HGSW 2191) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Antiquarium swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Blonde Wood
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Blonde Wood is Hearth Gold (DEA165) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 19 vs 18) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Hearth Gold swatch →