Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Catskill Brown |
| SKU | BXC-23 |
| Hex | #444A4C |
| RGB | 68, 74, 76 |
| HSL | 195°, 6%, 28% |
| LRV | 7 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Black |
About Behr Catskill Brown
At LRV 7, Catskill Brown is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Catskill Brown earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Near-blacks like this are best as contrast — doors, trim, cabinets, window frames.
Closest matches by brand
19 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 black 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
Clare
Portola Paints
Backdrop
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Catskill Brown 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 #444A4C in HSL space. Pair Catskill Brown 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 Catskill Brown Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Catskill Brown 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 BXC-23 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Catskill Brown
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Big Dipper (SW 9645), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Catskill Brown without repainting risk. See the full Big Dipper swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Catskill Brown
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Raccoon Fur (2126-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 8 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Catskill Brown without repainting risk. See the full Raccoon Fur swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Catskill Brown
The closest Valspar equivalent of Catskill Brown is Blindfold (4007-2C). At ΔE 0.54 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 6.7 vs 7). If Valspar is your counter, order Blindfold and you'll get the same color. See the full Blindfold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Catskill Brown
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Black Forest (PPG1012-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Catskill Brown without repainting risk. See the full Black Forest swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Catskill Brown
Glidden's nearest match is Black Forest (PPG1012-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Catskill Brown without repainting risk. See the full Black Forest swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Catskill Brown
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Catskill Brown is Anchored Blue (434-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Anchored Blue swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Catskill Brown
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Catskill Brown is No Limits (HGSW 1461) — very close at ΔE 2.55, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full No Limits swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Catskill Brown
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Salem Black (DE6343), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Catskill Brown without repainting risk. See the full Salem Black swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Catskill Brown
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Railings (NO. 31), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.45). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Catskill Brown without repainting risk. See the full Railings swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Catskill Brown
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Dark River (0494), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Catskill Brown without repainting risk. See the full Dark River swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Catskill Brown
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Catskill Brown is Midnight Magic (0508) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 9 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Midnight Magic swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Catskill Brown
Rodda has no exact twin of Catskill Brown. The nearest is Deep Plunge (R089) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Deep Plunge swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Catskill Brown
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Catskill Brown is Stout (C2-965) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Stout swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Catskill Brown
Clare has no exact twin of Catskill Brown. The nearest is Blackish (PNT100-DP-54) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Blackish swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Catskill Brown
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Catskill Brown is Black Sky (BLACK SKY) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Black Sky swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Catskill Brown
At Kompozit, the closest color to Catskill Brown is Midnight Magic (0508) — very close at ΔE 3.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 7) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Midnight Magic swatch →