Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Chateau |
| SKU | PPU7-06 |
| Hex | #B5A18B |
| RGB | 181, 161, 139 |
| HSL | 31°, 22%, 63% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Chateau
Chateau 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.
Chateau 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
17 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
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Chateau 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 #B5A18B in HSL space. Pair Chateau 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 Chateau Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Chateau 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 PPU7-06 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chateau
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chateau is Prairie Grass (SW 7546) — very close at ΔE 2.72, 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 Prairie Grass swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Chateau
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Broken Arrow (1026), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.6). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Broken Arrow swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Chateau
Valspar's nearest match is Faint Maple (2008-9C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.89). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.8 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Faint Maple swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Chateau
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Chateau is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4) — very close at ΔE 2.81, 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 Cuppa Coffee swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Chateau
At Glidden, the closest color to Chateau is Soft Honey Gold (20YY 36/185) — very close at ΔE 2.8, 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 Soft Honey Gold swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Chateau
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Chateau is Worn Greige (441-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.19, 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 Worn Greige swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Chateau
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Chateau is Gristmill Greige (HGSW 2485) — very close at ΔE 2.19, 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 Gristmill Greige swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Chateau
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Hickory (DEC759), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Hickory swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Chateau
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is London Stone (NO. 6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full London Stone swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Chateau
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Chateau. The nearest is Urban Charm (0337) at ΔE 3.74 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Chateau
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Chateau. The nearest is Urban Charm (0337) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Urban Charm swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Chateau
Rodda's nearest match is Flagstone (CA087), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Flagstone swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Chateau
C2 Paint's nearest match is Thatch (C2-827), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Chateau without repainting risk. See the full Thatch swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Chateau
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Chateau is Coda (CODA) — very close at ΔE 2.88, 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 Coda swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Chateau
Backdrop has no exact twin of Chateau. The nearest is Carry the Two (BD-CT) at ΔE 4.84 — 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 Chateau
Kompozit has no exact twin of Chateau. The nearest is Urban Charm (0337) at ΔE 3.88 — 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 Urban Charm swatch →