Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | British Khaki |
| SKU | MQ2-25 |
| Hex | #BBA78E |
| RGB | 187, 167, 142 |
| HSL | 33°, 25%, 65% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr British Khaki
British Khaki sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
British 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 British 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 #BBA78E in HSL space. Pair British 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 British Khaki Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching British 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 MQ2-25 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of British Khaki
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to British Khaki is Universal Khaki (SW 6150) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of British Khaki
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of British Khaki is Hillsborough Beige (1033). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Hillsborough Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Hillsborough Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of British Khaki
At Valspar, the closest color to British Khaki is Timber Dust (2007-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.51, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.7 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Timber Dust swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of British Khaki
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of British Khaki is Antelope (PPG15-09). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antelope and you'll get the same color. See the full Antelope swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of British Khaki
Glidden's nearest match is Antelope (PPG15-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for British Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of British Khaki
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of British Khaki is Towrope (417-3DB). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Towrope and you'll get the same color. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of British Khaki
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to British Khaki is Universal Khaki (HGSW 3185) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of British Khaki
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to British Khaki is Sepia Tone (DET638) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sepia Tone swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of British Khaki
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to British Khaki is Smoked Trout (NO. 60) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Smoked Trout swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of British Khaki
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for British Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of British Khaki
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for British Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of British Khaki
The closest Rodda equivalent of British Khaki is Sand Sculpture (CA094). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Rodda is your counter, order Sand Sculpture and you'll get the same color. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of British Khaki
At C2 Paint, the closest color to British Khaki is Trenchcoat (C2-893) — very close at ΔE 3.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Trenchcoat swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of British Khaki
Portola Paints has no exact twin of British Khaki. The nearest is Coda (CODA) at ΔE 3.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Coda swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of British Khaki
Kompozit's nearest match is Macadamia Brown (0184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for British Khaki without repainting risk. See the full Macadamia Brown swatch →