Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cactus Hill |
| SKU | ECC-26-3 |
| Hex | #B1A386 |
| RGB | 177, 163, 134 |
| HSL | 40°, 22%, 61% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Cactus Hill
Cactus Hill sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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.
Cactus Hill 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
18 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
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cactus Hill 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 #B1A386 in HSL space. Pair Cactus Hill 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 Cactus Hill Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cactus Hill 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 ECC-26-3 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cactus Hill
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Garden Sage (SW 7736), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cactus Hill without repainting risk. See the full Garden Sage swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cactus Hill
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Wicker Basket (CSP-255), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cactus Hill without repainting risk. See the full Wicker Basket swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Cactus Hill is Foggy Beach (PPG11-18) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Foggy Beach swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cactus Hill
Glidden's nearest match is Karma (PPG1026-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cactus Hill without repainting risk. See the full Karma swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Cactus Hill is Principle Greige (420-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Principle Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cactus Hill
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Elk Run (HGSW 3204), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cactus Hill without repainting risk. See the full Elk Run swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Cactus Hill is Northgate Green (DE6235) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Northgate Green swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Cactus Hill is Juniper Tree (JG-166) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cactus Hill
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cactus Hill. The nearest is Planter (NO. G5) at ΔE 3.89 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Planter swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cactus Hill is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cactus Hill is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At Rodda, the closest color to Cactus Hill is Lentil (CA161) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lentil swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cactus Hill is Thatch (C2-827) — very close at ΔE 3.27, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Cactus Hill is Boondocks (BOONDOCKS) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Boondocks swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Cactus Hill is French Linen (FRENCH LINEN) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Linen swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Cactus Hill
Backdrop has no exact twin of Cactus Hill. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 3.54 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carry the Two swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cactus Hill
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cactus Hill is Urban Charm (0337) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Urban Charm swatch →